Debris Flow — Cayey, Puerto Rico

2023-08-12 · near Cayey, Cayey, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A 911 Call Center report indicated a landslide affecting PR-1 W, towards Aibonito.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rains from thunderstorms developed over much of the interior and southern portions of Puerto Rico on the 12th of August. This activity was associated with a surface trough and TUTT low.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1122498. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.