Flash Flood — Central Interior, Puerto Rico

2004-10-12 · near Ciales, Central Interior, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Heavy rains over the high terrain of the Toro Negro River basin caused a rapid rise of the river that caused the loss of life of a 39 year old woman which drowned while attempting to transit a low water crossing on Road 615. Six teenagers managed to escape from the same vehicle.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5426204. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.