Debris Flow — Maunabo, Puerto Rico

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

$33K

Property damage

Event narrative

OMME director reported landslides impacting a house and cars along PR-759 km. 3.9. Three adults and one infant were rescued with no injuries. Damages to the property and cars 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 1220058. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.