Debris Flow — Central Interior, Puerto Rico

2012-05-06 · Central Interior, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Mudslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Barrio Cialitos on Road 146 in the municipality of Ciales.

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 383329. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.