Flood — Patillas, Puerto Rico

2023-09-14 · near Patillas, Patillas, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A media broadcaster reported that Rio Grande de Patillas was out of its banks along road PR-184, near Barrio Jagual and at the other side of El Escondite de Don Claudio. The road remained passable.

Wider weather episode

Although the influence in the local weather due to Hurricane Lee was lessening, the wind flow remained from the south or slightly southeasterly. Under this wind flow, showers moved the Caribbean Sea into southern Puerto Rico, resulting in some water surges and rivers reaching flood stage. Strong thunderstorms also developed along the northern municipalities of Puerto Rico, with gusty winds causing minor damage to zinc roof and tree limbs down.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1128556. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.