Flash Flood — Fajardo, Puerto Rico

2022-07-02 · near Fajardo, Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Emergency managers reported Rio Fajardo out of its banks and flooding along Road PR-194.

Wider weather episode

An active tropical wave moved across the area. This wave brought periods of heavy rainfall, along with strong gusty winds, resulting in multiple flood reports.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1045052. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.