Flash Flood · Puerto Rico

Flash Flood August 23, 1999 · Guayama, Puerto Rico

The wider storm

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 5719309. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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