Debris Flow — Ponce, Puerto Rico

2025-07-18 · near Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Debris flow under saturated soils promoted resulted in a fallen tree on Road 139 at KM 18.2 in Sector Carmelita in Ponce.

Wider weather episode

Debris flow under saturated soils promoted resulted in a fallen tree on Road 139 at KM 18.2 in Sector Carmelita in Ponce. Rainfall accumulations are estimated at approximately 5 inches over the past few days, with an additional 1.30 inches recorded that day (July 18th).

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1278998. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.