Debris Flow — Toa Alta, Puerto Rico

2022-08-07 · near Toa Alta, Toa Alta, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A mudslide was reported between Toa Alta and Corozal, at Road 823 Interior.

Wider weather episode

As a tropical wave approached the islands, moisture increased and, in combination with local effects and diurnal heating, strong showers and thunderstorms developed along northern Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1045212. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.