Flash Flood — Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

2010-04-24 · near Rio Grande, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Highway 191 was flooded close to the Caribbean National Forest river. Six to seven persons were stranded.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 226338. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.