Flash Flood — Ponce, Puerto Rico

2025-07-16 · near Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Water entered the first floor of Mercedita Airport in Ponce. Radar estimates indicate approximately 1 to 4 inches of rainfall in the area.

Wider weather episode

A tropical wave, alongside diurnal heating and local effects, promoted showers and thunderstorms over south-central to southwestern Puerto Rico. Ponce, in particular, was heavily affected as Flash Flooding was reported. Between 2 and 4 inches, locally higher, fell during the afternoon to around 6 PM.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1278012. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.