Hail — Barranquitas, Puerto Rico
2022-10-17 · near Barranquitas, Barranquitas, Puerto Rico
$10K
Property damage
0
Magnitude
Event narrative
Several reports from the public and emergency managers indicated hail, as well as frequent lightning, and strong winds.
Wider weather episode
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.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1059615. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.