Heavy Rain — Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

1999-08-22 · near Anasco, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

Wider weather episode

Civil Defense indicated that three girls, from 14 to 16 years old, were swept over Rio Grande de Anasco by a water surge. Two of them were rescued and one drowned.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5719304. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.