Flood · Puerto Rico

Persistent heavy rainfall caused the Ro Cibuco to overflow its banks near the PR-2 interchange at Exit 22 in Vega Alta. Floodwaters inundated the highway, rendering portions of the roadway impassable and disrupting transportation along a major traffic corridor.

A moist and unstable weather pattern affected Puerto Rico from March 24 through March 28, 2026, as a mid- to upper-level trough interacted with abundant tropical moisture and favorable upper-level dynamics. Periods of heavy showers and thunderstorms developed across the island, resulting in flooding concerns, urban and small-stream flooding, and rapid rises on rivers and streams. The threat was enhanced by strong upper-level support associated with a strengthening jet stream and persistent moisture across the region.