Flood — Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

2022-09-09 · near Vega Baja, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Coop Observer reported flooding along Road 643 in Vega Baja, due to excessive runoffs from previous rainfall.

Wider weather episode

As Hurricane Earl continued to lift well north of the islands, moisture was still being pulled from the Caribbean into the islands. Therefore, the active weather period continued.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1055805. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.