Flood — Ponce, Puerto Rico

2023-10-20 · near Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Ponce emergency management reported that PR-123 KM 8.2 was flooded near the CEMEX cement factory. No people trapped. Authorities where cleaning up poorly drained areas.

Wider weather episode

External feeding bands and moisture field from hurricane Tammy moving well east and north of the region reached the local islands. Additionally, a nearby TUTT and remnants of T.C. Sean also helped promote rain activity. Flooding reports where received as strong showers and thunderstorms affected the island leaving around from 2 to 5 inches of rain, particularly across Eastern Interior, E/SE, Western-Western Interior and South-Central Puerto Rico as well as the metro area. A funnel cloud was detected within this activity.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1145428. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.