Flood — Carolina, Puerto Rico

2023-05-19 · near Carolina, Carolina, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Mar del Norte Street in Carolina was flooded.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1087977. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.