Flood — San German, Puerto Rico

2024-07-10 · near San German, San German, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A water surge from Rio Hoconuco flooded the crossway at Sector Rio Hoconuco Bajo.

Wider weather episode

A departing tropical wave left above normal moisture across the region. Additionally, an upper-level trough left favorable dynamics for the development of showers and thunderstorms. This strong activity led to urban and flash flooding along several municipalities in Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1196319. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.