Debris Flow — Corozal, Puerto Rico

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

Event narrative

A mudslide was affecting road PR-568, km 20.6 in Sector Limon, Barrio Padilla.

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 1085573. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.