Flash Flood — Lares, Puerto Rico

2012-09-28 · near Lares, Lares, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Rio Guajataca in Lares went above flood stage with sensor indicating 16.27 feet. Flood stage is 13 feet. Minor flooding was reported near Barrio Seburuquillo.

Wider weather episode

Low level moisture combined with strong daytime heating and orographic effects produced scattered to numerous showers with isolated thunderstorms over the western interior section of Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 414008. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.