Debris Flow — Patillas, Puerto Rico

2023-04-08 · near Patillas, Patillas, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A report received by the public indicated a rockslide affecting road PR-184 near Quebrada Farallon and El Escondite de Don Claudio. The road was partially impassable.

Wider weather episode

Unsettled weather with numerous showers and thunderstorms were observed due to an upper level cut-off low strengthening northwest of Puerto Rico. Strong divergence aloft resulted in hail, and the heavy rain left flooding, mudslides and rivers overflowing.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1085339. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.