Flash Flood · Puerto Rico

Flash Flood October 8, 2017 · Vega Alta, Puerto Rico

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Vega Alta (18.4304, -66.3401).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 725750. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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