Debris Flow — Moca, Puerto Rico

2025-09-06 to 2025-09-07 · near Moca, Moca, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Following heavy rains earlier in the afternoon, a landslide occurred along PR-4444 at km 1.0 in Barrio Cuchillas, Sector Loperena. Local authorities reported debris covering the roadway, prompting a temporary closure. Barricades and caution tape were placed to restrict traffic.

Wider weather episode

Tropical moisture associated with a tropical wave and other trade wind perturbations, along with an upper-level trough resulted in the formation of strong showers and thunderstorms. These showers resulted in flooding, landslide and wind damage along portions of eastern, northern and western Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1294692. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.