Flood — Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

2024-09-09 · near Guaynabo, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Road PR-19 near a Shell Gas Station was impassable due to flooding from Quebrada Margarita.

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 1216728. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.