Flash Flood · Puerto Rico

Flash Flood August 24, 2012 · Guayanilla, Puerto Rico

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

La Playa sector was reported flooded due to heavy rainfall and Rio Guayanilla out of its banks.

The wider storm

Tropical Storm Isaac tracked south of the area leaving hazardous sea across the Caribbean waters. The outer bands of Isaac left rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches island-wide with isolated amounts between 6 and 8 inches across sectors of eastern and southern Puerto Rico during a four day period. Strong gusty winds were also reported with Isaac.

Began near Guayanilla (18.0216, -66.7926).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 409871. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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