Flood — Dorad, Puerto Rico

2023-08-17 · near Dorado, Dorad, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A 911 Call Center reported flooding due to heavy rain at Calle C intersection with Calle D in Barrio Mameyal, Dorado PR.

Wider weather episode

A tropical wave with its axis between Puerto Rico and the Mona Passage produced strong thunderstorms with gusty winds and flooding rains across Puerto Rico on the 17th of August. In addition, a waterspout developed off the northwestern coast of PR.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1122502. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.