Flood — Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

2024-09-09 · near Cabo Rojo, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

$1K

Property damage

Event narrative

A picture in social media showed flooding at PR-102, intersection Calle Rafael Hernandez, close to the McDonalds. The road was almost impassable.

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 1216739. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.