Heavy Rain — San Juan, Puerto Rico

2000-05-05 · near San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Wider weather episode

Heavy rain across the San Juan metropolitan area caused a water rush in Puerto Nuevo river. Four children between 6 to 11 years old were were swept away by the waters and later rescued by police personnel. Four policemen and three children suffered minor injuries.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5147276. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.