Flood — Arroyo, Puerto Rico

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

Event narrative

Emergency Managers reported flooding at Road #3, and 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 1085387. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.