Flash Flood — Coamo, Puerto Rico

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

Event narrative

River Coamo was reported overflowing its banks at a low crossing bridge in Barrio Turquia.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough combined with strong daytime heating and very ample moisture to produce numerous showers across the northern half of Puerto Rico. U.S.G.S sensors recorded between 2 to 4 inches across these areas. In a 24 hour period, a U.S.G.S sensor recorded 3.29 inches in Isabela, 2.19 inches in Camuy, and 2.25 inches near the Tanama river in Utuado. Heavy rains inland between Orocovis, Barranquitas and Coamo Arriba caused the Coamo river to overflow its banks.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 255082. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.