Flash Flood — Adjuntas, Puerto Rico

2024-09-10 · near Adjuntas, Adjuntas, Puerto Rico

$1K

Property damage

Event narrative

Adjuntas. Adjuntas OMME Director reported a creek out of its banks in Barrio Tanama Sector Valle along PR-526 in Adjuntas near Barra El Valle.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough lingered in the region, promoting unsettled weather conditions. Additionally, a tropical wave approached, bringing plenty of moisture in the region. Widespread showers and thunderstorms were observed across Puerto Rico, with rainfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches each day, and maximum amounts up to 5 inches. This led to several reports of mudslides, lightning, and flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1216724. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.