Debris Flow — Ponce, Puerto Rico

2022-10-17 · near Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A report from social media indicated a mudslide affecting both lanes of road PR-511 KM 10.9 in Barrio Anon in Ponce. The road is impassable.

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 1059617. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.