Debris Flow — San German, Puerto Rico

2025-09-20 · near San German, San German, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A landslide and vegetation material slide was blocking traffic on PR-119 (Las Marias St. - San German), Km 70.7.

Wider weather episode

A deep tropical moisture surge contributed to the generation of showers and thunderstorms. As rain accumulated, soil became saturated, and flooding and landslides were registered. Also, wind and lightning damage was also observed within the thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1294774. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.