Flood · Puerto Rico

Flood February 17, 2026 · Orocovis, Puerto Rico

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flooding was reported at Ramiro Rivera Bridge in Barrio Bauta Abajo, Sector La Francia, Orocovis due to a Rio Matrullas tributary out of its banks. The bridge was impassable. Broadcast Media and Emergency Managers confirmed that the bridge was once again passable by around 7 PM.

The wider storm

By mid-February, higher moisture content from a lingering front and locally induced afternoon shower and thunderstorm activity produced periods of heavy rainfall across Puerto Rico.

Began near Orocovis (18.1900, -66.4700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1321319. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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