Flood — Hatillo, Puerto Rico

2025-01-18 · near Hatillo, Hatillo, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Road 130 closed due to flooding near Lechuga Bakery, Lechuga Pharmacy, and Texaco Gas Station 518. Radar estimates indicated around 2 inches close to 3 inches.

Wider weather episode

Two nearby frontal boundaries ultimately promoted strong showers along the northern coast of Puerto Rico (among other areas), with rainfall accumulations ranging from 2 to 4 inches from Vega Alta to Quebradillas, and 1 to 2 from Rio Grande to Toa Alta. Some flooded roads was observed in Hatillo and Quebradillas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1224904. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.