Flash Flood — Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

2017-08-17 · near Rio Grande, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

PR-955R access to Gran Melia Hotel was reported flooded due to a tributary of Rio Espiritu Santo out of its banks.

Wider weather episode

A strong tropical wave affected the region producing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, mainly over the eastern half of PR.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 718940. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.