Flash Flood — Barranquitas, Puerto Rico

2025-04-19 · near Barranquitas, Barranquitas, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A low-water crossing in PR-772 km 6.1 in Barrio Canabon, Barranquitas was impassable due to flooding from a nearby creek.

Wider weather episode

A mid-to-upper-level trough, in combination with a surface induced trough, produced periods of heavy rainfall that caused flash floods and landslides between April 19-21.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1256877. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.