Flash Flood — Arecibo, Puerto Rico

2024-11-01 · near Arecibo, Arecibo, Puerto Rico

$400

Property damage

Event narrative

A completely flooded roadway was reported at PR-2, KM76 near a fast food restaurant, a beauty supply and a shopping center due to poor drainage. No injuries or fatalities were reported.

Wider weather episode

A series of cold fronts and a polar trough increased moisture and instability across the region to end October and start November. Above normal moisture, saturated soils, and rivers running high increased the risk of flooding. A Flash Flood Watch was in effect on November 1st with Debris Flow, Sinkholes, Flooding and Flash Flooding being reported in southeastern and north-central Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1220053. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.