Flash-Flood Warning in Barbados for Northern and Central Districts: Moderate to Heavy Showers Expected, Potential Impact on Roads and Fields

Barbados is under a flash-flood warning for northern and central districts.

According to the Met Office, moderate to heavy showers are currently in progress in those areas and are expected to continue throughout the afternoon with occasional breaks.

It said residents can expect one to two inches of rain with isolated higher amounts in the warning area.

Key Messages:

Imminent Significant to life-threatening: 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 may become 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 cut off in and out of minor towns.

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.