Debris Flow — Ponce, Puerto Rico

2023-08-26 · near Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Emergency managers reported a fallen tree from a small mudslide obstructing PR-503 at Barrio Tibes in Ponce.

Wider weather episode

Outer rainbands from the distant Tropical Cyclone Franklin over the western Atlantic brought unsettled weather conditions across Puerto Rico on August 26th. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain were observed along the southern and eastern half of Puerto Rico. This rainfall resulted in flash flooding, river flooding, and mudslides.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1126089. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.