Flood Warning in Effect for Belize City as River Levels Rise

A flood warning remains in effect for the Belize City area as floodwaters continue to flow down the Belize River system, posing a risk of rising water levels in the region.

Region 7:

On the Rio Hondo at Blue Creek North, Santa Cruz, San Antonio, and San Roman, normal water levels are expected. However, from Douglas downstream to the coast, above-normal levels will continue. On the New River at Hill Bank, Tower Hill, and Caledonia, above-normal levels are anticipated.

Region 9:

On the Mopan River at Benque Viejo Town, water levels are expected to remain at the bankfull stage. On the Macal River, reservoir levels at all FORTIS facilities will remain below the spillway, and at San Ignacio, above-normal levels will stay below the low-level bridge. On the Belize River at Double Run, above-normal levels will persist. At Crooked Tree Lagoon, increasing levels are expected but will remain below the causeway.

Region 11:

On the Sibun River at Freetown Sibun, normal water levels are expected. At the Southern Lagoon near Gales Point Village, above-normal levels are forecast. Watersheds on the Eastern Slopes of the Maya Mountains will see above-normal levels, and at Kendal Bridge on the Sittee River, the same trend is expected. On the Swasey and Bladen branches of the Monkey River, below-normal levels are anticipated, while the Deep River at Medina Bank will see normal levels. The Rio Grande at San Pedro Columbia and Big Falls South will experience below-normal levels, as will the Moho River at Jordan. Meanwhile, normal levels are forecasted for the Moho River at Blue Creek South and the Temash River at Crique Sarco.

Region 13:

On the Sarstoon River, normal levels are expected.

Residents in low-lying areas of Belize City are advised to remain vigilant as floodwaters continue to move down the Belize River.