Flash Flood — Guayama, Puerto Rico

1999-08-23 · near East Portion, Guayama, Puerto Rico

Wider weather episode

A strong tropical wave produced flash floods throughout the east portion of Puerto Rico. Many streets, highways and roads were flooded. In Naguabo torrential rains caused Blanco River to overflow its banks flooding road 31. In addition a man was injured due to landslides and schools were closed. In Humacao a house was struck by lightning and in Luquillo an elderly couple was rescued from their home when it flooded as a result of the rains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5719309. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.