Flash Flood — Naranjito, Puerto Rico

2025-05-04 · near Naranjito, Naranjito, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Broadcast media through social media reported severe flooding in Cedro Arriba, sector Los Lpez, due to the overflow of the Rio Mavilla. Video footage shows floodwaters covering the roadway, making the area impassable.

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 1268921. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.