Disasters · Puerto Rico floodingSan Juan flood warning follows radar estimate of 1–2 inches of rainAired October 19, 2026 at 7:27 PM UTCWritten October 19, 2026 at 7:32 PM UTCRead the write-upThis storyTranscript · LOADING0:07Thunderstorms dropped one to two inches of rain around San Juan.0:10That radar-based estimate came with a flash flood warning for four municipalities.0:15Forecasters warned that flooding was already occurring or could begin shortly,0:19threatening roads and low-lying areas.0:21Residents need to know where the threat reaches and whether the warning's afternoon0:25deadline still holds.0:26Northern Carolina and Northern Guaynabo were included, along with San Juan and0:30Trujillo Alto.0:32The warning covered those named areas in Puerto Rico, for Carolina and Guaynabo.0:36The boundaries specifically covered their northern portions.0:39The warning was issued October 19th.0:41Radar detected thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area, and forecasters0:46warned that more rain could follow.0:48Forecasters estimated 1 to 2 inches had already fallen with another 1 to 2 inches0:52possible.0:52The additional rain was a forecast.0:54Those amounts describe conditions and expectations when the warning was issued.0:58Urban areas were among the places at risk.1:00Water could also affect small creeks and streams, highways, streets, and1:04underpasses.1:06Poorly drained and low-lying places were specifically threatened.1:09The radar signal drove the warning.1:11It doesn't tell residents which particular street or property has flooded.1:16The warning's original scheduled expiration was 4:15 that afternoon, Atlantic1:20Standard Time.1:21Whether a later bulletin extended, replaced, or canceled, it isn't yet confirmed.1:26That deadline alone doesn't tell residents whether the warning still applies.1:30For travelers, the instruction is direct: don't drive through flooded roads.1:34If you encounter flooding, report it only when it's safe to do so.Explore with HeyDexFollow via RSSThe shortThe short ↗