Flood — Fajardo, Puerto Rico

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

$1K

Property damage

Event narrative

Fajardo OMME Director informed of a water surge from Rio Fajardo, flooding PR-194 near Iglesia Bautista Nueva Jerusalem. The road was closed due to water overpassing the bridge.

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 1216736. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.