Rising Rivers Threaten Multiple Regions

Residents are advised to monitor waterways and exercise caution or extreme caution, depending on the region, as flood conditions persist across several areas.

In Region 7, increasing flood stage levels are expected on the Rio Hondo at Blue Creek North and at Santa Cruz, San Antonio, San Roman, and Douglas to the coast. On the New River, bankfull stage levels are anticipated at Hill Bank, Tower Hill, and Caledonia to the coast.

In Region 9, extreme caution is urged. On the Mopan River at Benque Viejo Town, flood stage levels are expected to continue. On the Macal River, the Chalillo, Mollejon, and Vaca spillways remain active at the Fortis facilities, while flood levels at San Ignacio are decreasing. On the Belize River, flood levels are dropping at More Tomorrow but rising at Double Run. In Crooked Tree Lagoon, water levels have exceeded the causeway and continue to rise.

In Region 11, flood stage levels are decreasing on the Sibun River at Freetown Sibun. However, above-normal levels are observed on the Southern Lagoon near Gales Point Village. On the eastern slopes of the Maya Mountains and the Sittee River at Kendal Bridge, above-normal levels persist. Flood stage levels are expected on the branches of the Monkey River at Swasey and Bladen, while normal levels are reported on the Deep River at Medina Bank. Above-normal levels are expected on the Rio Grande at San Pedro Columbia and Big Falls South, the Moho River at Blue Creek South and Jordan, and the Temash River at Crique Sarco.

In Region 13, above-normal levels are expected on the Sarstoon River.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed and exercise appropriate precautions.