28/09/2026
A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Issued: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:51 AM
Occasional heavy to intense showers and isolated thunderstorms across Barbados today could generate flash flooding, especially across low-lying areas. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a flash-flood watch.
**** Hazard Info ****
Possible Impacts
Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces.
Objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast-moving water flows.
Delays on traffic routes with some roads becoming impassable.
Water settlements on roads and fields which may lead to commuting delays and possible isolated diversions.
Increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g ponds etc.).
What you should do
-The public should follow recommendations from the Department of Emergency Management, and is encouraged to monitor the BMS, DEM and GISwebsites and their respective social media pages, along with the local media networks for further updates.
Discussion
Rainfall accumulations up to 25mm were observed across sections of Christ Church and St. James overnight. As the unstable mid to
upper-level environment continues affecting Barbados today, further accumulations of 20mm to 45mm from occasional heavy to intense showers and thunderstorms, could generate flash-flooding across low-lying sections of the island. Conditions will remain unstable throughout the day, with a gradual improvement forecast overnight.
General Information
A Flash-Flood Watch is issued when heavy or excessive rainfall could result in the possibility of rapid flooding (generally within 2
hours). Flash-Flood watches could be issued up to 48 hours in advance. It does not mean that flooding will occur, but it is possible.
This Flash Flood Watch was issued at 8:45 am Monday, 28th September 2026 and will be updated/terminated at 6:00 pm Monday, 28th September
2026 or sooner if conditions warrant.
For more information specific to your area, please visit
https://www.barbadosweather.org/ our social media pages or call our hotline at 976-2376 or the office at 535-0022
