Flood Warning Issued for Aguada and Surrounding Areas in Puerto Rico
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NOAA issued it on April 25, 2026, 4 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, Moca, and San Sebastian in Puerto Rico until 5:30 AM AST on April 18, due to small stream flooding from excess runoff.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Puerto Rico
- Issued
- April 25, 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 4 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. This alert is effective from 5:40 PM AST on April 17 until 5:30 AM AST on April 18.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Aguada, PR; Aguadilla, PR; Moca, PR; and San Sebastian, PR. Specifically, it includes areas along Rio Culebrina and its tributaries.
What You Should Do
Residents should turn around and not drive through flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when flooding dangers are harder to recognize, and report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement for relay to the National Weather Service when it is safe to do so.
Expected Conditions
Small stream flooding caused by excess runoff from previous rains is expected. Streams are rising, with low-water crossings inundated and areas of slow-moving or standing water. Reports indicate that portions of the Rio Culebrina and tributaries like Rio Sonador have overflowed, flooding nearby roads.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 5:40 PM AST on April 17 and will expire at 5:30 AM AST on April 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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