Flood — Vega Alta, Puerto Rico

2025-05-04 · near Vega Alta, Vega Alta, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Emergency managers reported flooding along PR-676 in barrio bajura due to the Cibuco River overflowing its banks. The road was 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 1268928. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.