GUAM; ROTA; TINIAN; SAIPAN — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Guam, Rota, Saipan and Tinian.
* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Tropical Storm Champi is approaching the Marianas and will bring torrential rain Saturday night and Sunday at least. Total rainfall accumulations of 12 to 20 inches are possible for Guam, 10 to 18 inches for Rota and 8 to 12 inches for Tinian and Saipan. This could cause flooding problems in poor drainage and flood prone areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS