Debris Flow · Puerto Rico

Debris Flow September 13, 2024 · Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

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Damage as recorded

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What the National Weather Service wrote

A sinkhole developed at PR-102 at kilometer 23.2 in Cabo Rojo, following 1 to 1.5 inches of rain as estimated by radar. Currently, the road remains close in both lanes due to the damage.

The wider storm

Another tropical wave moved into the region by the middle of September. With previously saturated soils, and additional showers and thunderstorms, mudslides, gusty winds and flooding was reported in Puerto Rico. This event brought rainfall accumulations of 1 to 2 inches per day, especially in the interior and west, and portions of eastern Puerto Rico, including the San Juan metro area.

Began near Cabo Rojo (18.0867, -67.1232).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1216744. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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