Flash Flood · Puerto Rico

Flash Flood May 19, 2023 · Carolina, Puerto Rico

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The 911 call center reported flood waters affecting a parking lot and portions of an apartment complex on Ave. Isla Verde next to the Pueblo supermarket.

The wider storm

Higher than normal moisture content and east to southeasterly winds, combined with local and diurnal effects, led to the development of thunderstorms over the San Juan metro area on May 19th. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain were observed with this activity across Carolina and San Juan, which caused urban flooding between Isla Verde and Condado areas.

Began near Carolina (18.4402, -66.0172).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1087975. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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