Flood · Puerto Rico

Flood October 15, 2022 · Moca, Puerto Rico

$10K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Emergency managers reported flooding at Sector Los Cocos in Barrio Marias in Moca due to excessive rainfall. Rio Culebrinas, nearby, was also out of its banks. Some low-water crossings were impassable.

The wider storm

An approaching polar trough combined with moisture from a stalled frontal system north of the islands resulted in favorable conditions for showers and thunderstorms. Several flooding, mudslides and even hail reports were received.

Began near Moca (18.3811, -67.1300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1059614. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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