Flash Flood — Vega Alta, Puerto Rico

2017-10-08 · near Vega Alta, Vega Alta, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Roads 2 and 690 flooded in addition to the Machuchal Creek flooding nearby areas.

Wider weather episode

An east-southeasterly wind flow, plenty of tropical moisture and saturated soils combined to result in numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms across the islands. These weather conditions enhance flash flooding during this period.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 725750. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.