Flood — Arroyo, Puerto Rico

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

Event narrative

Flooding was reported near Sector Sagrado Corazon.

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 1085390. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.