Tropical Storm — Western Interior, Puerto Rico

2015-08-27 to 2015-08-28 · Western Interior, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

PREMA reported 36 houses with roof damages across the western interior and southern slopes municipalities. Tress downed were reported at PR-123 and PR-135 in Adjuntas and at PR-605 in Utuado. Also, power lines downed in Utuado.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Erika affected Puerto Rico on August 27th 2015. Several winds damages associated with Tropical Storm force winds were reported. Several trees were downed as well as power lines. 250,000 people were without power. Agriculture sector damages were estimated around 17.37 million dollars. Dozens of electrical power poles were reported damages.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 599789. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.