CAMUY, PR; Isabela, PR; Lares, PR; Moca, PR; Qu… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Camuy County in Puerto Rico... Isabela County in Puerto Rico... Lares County in Puerto Rico... Moca County in Puerto Rico... Quebradillas County in Puerto Rico... San Sebastian County in Puerto Rico...
* WHEN...Until 545 PM AST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 239 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Camuy, PR; Isabela, PR; Lares, PR; Moca, PR; Quebradillas, PR; San Sebastian, PR 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.
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