Flood — Vega Alta, Puerto Rico

2013-05-27 · near Vega Alta, Vega Alta, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Areas of Barrio Machuchal was reported flooded.

Wider weather episode

An upper level trough located over the Western Atlantic, induced a southwesterly wind flow at the surface, which combined with daytime heating, led to heavy rainfall over the San Juan metropolitan area and the North Central sections of Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 457209. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.