Flash Flood — Vega Alta, Puerto Rico

2022-02-05 · near Vega Alta, Vega Alta, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Emergency managers reported a flooded house in Monsenor Street in La Inmaculada Court Apartment Complex in Vega Alta.

Wider weather episode

The field of moisture associated with a frontal boundary promoted a prolonged rainfall event across the area. Many areas received 3 to 6 inches with maximum around 10 inches. This resulted in several flooding events across the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1007673. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.