Flash Flood — Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

2025-05-03 · near Vega Baja, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

The 911 call center reported flooding at Calle Tulio Otero between the Lino Padron Rivera High School and First Bank.

Wider weather episode

Unstable and wet weather conditions were anticipated in early May due to a combination of abundant tropical moisture and a series of upper-level troughs moving over the region.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1268863. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.