Debris Flow — Naguabo, Puerto Rico

2023-10-22 · near Naguabo, Naguabo, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Social Media post reported a mudslide at PR-950 in Barrio Mediania. Local authorities were in the process of removing the mudslide from the road. No people or houses affected.

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 1145436. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.