Debris Flow — Southeast, Puerto Rico

2012-05-05 · Southeast, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Several mudslides were reported across the municipality of San Lorenzo. One family was removed from their house in Barrio Quebrada, Los Davila sector. In Barrio Florida, Los Gomez sector, 10 families were uncommunicated.

Wider weather episode

Upper level trough combined with ample low level moisture to produce scattered to numerous showers with thunderstorms across Puerto Rico.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 382808. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.