Flood — Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

2025-10-18 · near Mayaguez, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Broadcast media shared a video from the public showing water ponding in poor drainage areas along Calle Dr. Jos E. Arrars in the Mayagez Terrace area of Mayagez. Water covered portions of the roadway, affecting traffic.

Wider weather episode

An unstable weather pattern supported periods of enhanced shower and thunderstorm activity across Puerto Rico. Thunderstorms developed mainly during the afternoon, resulting in localized impacts, including flooding, hail, and lightning-related incidents.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1297120. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.