Flood — Caguas, Puerto Rico

2023-04-23 · near Caguas, Caguas, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Emergency Manager reported flooding along Road PR-1, Sector La Barra. The road was closed due to the flooding.

Wider weather episode

An approaching frontal boundary, along with patchy moisture reaching the area, and increased instability due to a developing low north of the islands, resulted in the formation of areas of showers and thunderstorms. These storms resulted in several reports of flooding, mudslides, and even a funnel cloud.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1085392. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.