Flash Flood — Naguabo, Puerto Rico

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

Event narrative

Rio Blanco overflowed along road PR-31, on its way to highway PR-52. The road was impassable.

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 1085579. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.