Heavy Rain — Coamo, Puerto Rico

2010-09-30 · near Coamo, Coamo, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms inland between the municipalities of Aibonito and Barranquitas caused a rapid water rise along the Coamo River near road 153, two person riding a four track vehicle were overtaken by the surge, but were rescued later.

Wider weather episode

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms developed during the early afternoon between the municipalities of Aibonito and Barranquitas. The heavy rains inland over the central interior caused a sudden water surge down the Coamo river that overtook a couple riding a four track vehicle. One of them managed to escape and reached the river bank, the other grabbed some bamboo trees, and was later rescued.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 255068. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.