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Flash Flood April 23, 2010 · Yauco, Puerto Rico
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
River Rio Loco in Yauco overflowed its banks at a low crossing bridge on road 368 in Barrio Susua Alta, carrying a vehicle and its passenger downstream.
The wider storm
A period of localized heavy rain occurred on April 23rd and 24th which resulted in significant small stream, urban flooding and debris flow in areas of Interior Puerto Rico. Flooding on the Rio Loco in Yauco on April 23rd claimed some lives as a vehicle was swept away at a low water crossing. An old frontal trough and its associated moist and unstable air mass lingered across the area coupled with a mid to upper level disturbance to the north. Rainfall totals of 4 to 6 inches were reported across the central and western interior of the island.
Began near Yauco (18.0358, -66.8877).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 226177. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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