Flash Flood Warning for Downstream Communities in Cayo District

Residents in Region 7 are urged to monitor waterways and remain cautious. On the Rio Hondo, flood levels at Blue Creek North are expected to decrease, while at Santa Cruz, minimal increases in levels are anticipated. Flood stage levels will also decrease from San Antonio, San Roman, and Douglas towards the coast. On the New River, bankfull stage levels are expected at Hill Bank, Tower Hill, and Caledonia, extending to the coast.

In Region 9, the Mopan River at Benque Viejo Town, flood levels are receding and are expected to continue decreasing to Hurricane Mitch levels. On the Macal River, floodwaters at Fortis facilities, including Chalillo, Mollejon, and Vaca spillways, are active, while flood levels at San Ignacio are expected to decrease. On the Belize River, flood levels at More Tomorrow will continue to decrease, but at Double Run, levels will rise. Increasing levels are also expected at Crooked Tree Lagoon, although they should remain below the causeway.

In Region 11, the Sibun River at Freetown Sibun, flood levels have already exceeded historical Hurricane Mitch and Keith levels and continue to rise. On the Southern Lagoon at Gales Point Village, flood levels are expected to decrease. In the watersheds on the Eastern Slopes of the Maya Mountains and on the Sittee River at Kendal Bridge, flood stage levels are also expected to decrease. Increasing flood levels are expected on the branches of the Monkey River at Swasey and Bladen. On the Deep River at Medina Bank, above-normal levels are expected. On the Rio Grande at San Pedro Columbia, levels will decrease, while at Big Falls South, levels will remain above normal. On the Moho River, above-normal levels are expected at Blue Creek South and Jordan, and on the Temash River at Crique Sarco, above-normal levels are also expected.

In the Sarstoon River in region 13, above-normal levels are expected.

 

A flood warning remains in effect for the northern, central, and southern rivers and their tributaries, including the Rio Hondo, Belize River, Sibun River, Mopan River, Sittee River, branches of the Monkey River (Bladen and Swasey), and areas along the eastern slopes of the Maya Mountains.

Additionally, a flash flood warning is in effect for downstream communities in the Cayo District. The San Roman and San Antonio access roads are flooded, and communities along and downstream of the Belize River can expect flooding conditions.

Severe flood warnings are in effect for the Macal River and its tributaries. San Ignacio Low-Lying Bridge and Iguana Creek Bridge remain impassable.

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