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Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 8:49PM ChST until September 19 at 9:45PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU

The U.S. National Weather Service office at Tiyan, Guam issued a Flash Flood Warning beginning September 19 at 8:49 PM ChST (2026-09-19T10:49:00Z) and valid until 9:45 PM ChST the same night. The warning covers Guam; residents and travelers should expect sudden flooding and hazardous travel conditions during the warning period.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
9/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
6/10
Impact magnitude
5/10
Positivity
1/10
Urgency
9/10

Why it matters

Flash floods can rapidly inundate roads, low-lying areas, and structures, posing immediate danger to life and disrupting travel and local services. Official warnings indicate imminent risk and warrant precautions such as avoiding flooded roads and seeking higher ground.

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