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Flood March 25, 2026 · Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

$15K
Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Persistent heavy rainfall caused the Ro Cibuco to overflow its banks near PR-160 approaching PR-2 in Vega Baja. Floodwaters inundated the roadway, rendering it impassable and stranding several motorists. Emergency response actions were required to address the hazardous conditions and assist affected travelers. No injuries or fatalities were reported.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Vega Baja (18.4500, -66.3700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1327991. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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