Flash Flood — Fajardo, Puerto Rico

2016-04-29 · near Fajardo, Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Flooded roads were reported at Bebe Calzada sector in Fajardo.

Wider weather episode

Very unstable and moist air mass resulted in the development of numerous showers with thunderstorms across the eastern section of Puerto Rico. Areas of Fajardo, Luquillo and Ceiba received in excess of three inches in some localized area, resulting in flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 633052. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.