Flash Flood Warning Issued for Northern Barbados: Hazard Info and Potential Impacts

A flash flood warning is in effect for northern districts of Barbados

A flash-flood warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than six hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area.

Hazard Info: Excessive rainfall Saturday afternoon will generate flooding across low lying areas in the vicinity of northern districts of Barbados and surrounding areas. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash Flood Warning.

These conditions are predicted to peak this afternoon with some improvement during the late evening.

Possible Impacts

Runoff from higher elevations. Soil erosion/land slippage on exposed or scarred land surfaces.

Water settlements on roads and fields. Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.).

Large objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast moving water flows. Flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads.

Delays on traffic routes with some roads being impassable or cutoff in and out of minor towns.

What you should do: The public should follow recommendations from the department of emergency management.

The public is encouraged to monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates.

This flash flood Warning was issued at 12:45 p.m. Saturday and will be terminated at 6 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant.