Flash Flood — Hormigueros, Puerto Rico

2009-10-11 · near Hormigueros, Hormigueros, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

USGS River Guanajibo sensor near Hormigueros exceeded the flood stage of 20 feet. Cars were reported stranded along road 114 due to flooding.

Wider weather episode

Heavy afternoon showers led to flash flooding along the Guanajibo river during the early evening as the remnants of a weak cold front approached the island.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 199171. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.