Flood Alerts Issued as Water Levels Rise Across Multiple Regions

Residents are advised to monitor waterways and exercise caution, especially in Region 7, where a decrease in historical Hurricane Mitch levels is anticipated at the Rio Hondo in Blue Creek North. However, downstream at Douglas, flood stage levels are expected to continue rising above historical Hurricane Mitch levels, and increases are also predicted at Santa Cruz, San Antonio, and San Roman.

In the New River, levels at Hill Bank and Tower Hill are expected to rise above normal, with persistently above-normal levels at Caledonia. In Region 9, flood stage levels are anticipated to continue at the Mopan River in Benque Viejo Town. The Macal River’s reservoir levels at the Fortis facilities, including Challillo and Mollejon, are projected to remain below the spillway, while the Vaca facility’s spillway is currently active. Additionally, at San Ignacio, river levels may exceed the low-lying bridge.

On the Belize River at More Tomorrow, flood stage levels are expected to persist and increase at Double Run. The Crooked Tree Lagoon is also expected to see rising levels, though they should remain below the causeway.

In Region 11, residents should continue to monitor conditions, particularly at the Sibun River in Freetown Sibun, where historical Hurricane Mitch flood stage levels are anticipated. Above normal levels are expected to persist on the Southern Lagoon at Gales Point Village and in the watersheds on the eastern slopes of the Maya Mountains, including the Sittee River at Kendal Bridge.

Normal levels are expected in the branches of the Monkey River at Swasey and near-normal levels at Bladen, while normal levels are also forecasted at the Deep River in Medina Bank. The Rio Grande at San Pedro Columbia and Big Falls South is expected to see above normal levels, as is the Moho River at Blue Creek South, where flood stage levels are expected to persist at Jordan. Additionally, increasing flood levels are anticipated on the Temash River at Crique Sarco.

In Region 13, above normal levels are expected on the Sarstoon River. The next update will be provided as necessary.