Flood Warning Issued for Aguada, Aguadilla, and Moca in Puerto Rico

Source: NOAA · Northwestern Puerto Rico

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 27, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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A Flood Warning is in effect for Aguada, Aguadilla, and Moca in Puerto Rico until 6:30 AM AST on April 19, 2026, due to flooding from excess runoff.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Northwestern Puerto Rico
Issued
April 27, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS San Juan PR

Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.

Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwestern Puerto Rico.

Alert Details

A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) San Juan PR. It is effective from 5:04 PM AST on April 18, 2026, until 6:30 AM AST on April 19, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning affects Aguada, PR; Aguadilla, PR; and Moca, PR, specifically areas along Rio Culebrina and its tributaries.

What You Should Do

Turn around and do not drive through flooded roads. Report any observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they inform the National Weather Service if it is safe to do so.

Expected Conditions

Flooding caused by excess runoff is occurring, with streams rising due to earlier rainfall. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen, and flooding is already impacting rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas. Numerous roads are closed, and low-water crossings are inundated.

Timeline

The alert is effective from 5:04 PM AST on April 18, 2026, and will expire at 6:30 AM AST on April 19, 2026. No additional rainfall is expected, but flooding impacts will continue.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Flood Warning is in effect for Aguada, Aguadilla, and Moca in Puerto Rico until 6:30 AM AST on April 19, 2026, due to flooding from excess runoff.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Northwestern Puerto Rico. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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