Flash Flood — Lares, Puerto Rico

2017-07-29 · near Lares, Lares, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Emergency management officials reported that a bridge was closed due to flooding from Rio Guajataca in Barrio Seburuquillo.

Wider weather episode

Strong diurnal heating and local effects combined with abundant low to mid-level moisture resulted in the development of heavy showers and thunderstorms across interior and western PR.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 715891. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.