Flash Flood — Corozal, Puerto Rico

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

Event narrative

Broadcast media reported flooding in the barrio of Palmajero, Sector Cosme, in the La Buruquena area, caused by the overflow of the Rio Mavilla. Video footage shows water spilling onto nearby roads, making the roads 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 1268927. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.