Flash Flood — Salinas, Puerto Rico

2025-08-17 · near Salinas, Salinas, Puerto Rico

$2K

Property damage

Event narrative

Traffic on the Luis A. Ferre Highway was affected due to a flooded lane near the Monumento al Jibaro Puertorriqueno. Rainfall at 8:39 AM was estimated at approximately 1 to 2 inches.

Wider weather episode

Major Hurricane Erin moved northeast and north of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Erin's Outer Bands and then Feeder Bands still affected the islands, producing strong thunderstorms, gusty winds, and heavy rains across the islands. Several reports of wind gust damage, along with reports of high surf, flooding and debris flow were received between August 16 to 18.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1292833. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.