Flash Flood · Puerto Rico

Flooding affected at least 16 families in Las Piedras following heavy rainfall. One residence reported approximately 3 feet of water inside the home, resulting in significant damage to personal belongings, including beds, furniture, clothing, and toys. Rainfall totals of 5 to 6 inches were reported across the area, leading to flooding of homes and surrounding properties. Above mentioned totals fell within a matter of hours, leading to river overflow and significant Water accumulation. Nearby, the Rio Gurabo USGS river gauge reached flood stage at 16.09 feet at 1:45 PM AST. The information was provided by local emergency management officials.

An amplifying mid- to upper-level trough, combined with above-normal moisture, maintained an unstable, wet pattern. With previous rain left saturated soils and elevated rivers, heavy rainfall quickly lead to urban flooding, small stream flooding, river flooding, landslides and flash flooding. Significant flooding occurred in Las Piedras, particularly, where several houses where flooded and flash flooded following heavy rainfall.