Flash Flood — San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico

2012-08-24 · near San Lorenzo, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Rio Grande de Loiza was reported out of its banks in La Marina sector, near road PR-183 in San Lorenzo.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 410119. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.