Flash Flood — Utuado, Puerto Rico

2018-10-24 · near Utuado, Utuado, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Flooding was reported near Esteves Ave. near Monserrate Moreno School due to Rio Vivi out of its banks.

Wider weather episode

Weak steering flow and normal moisture content combined to produce showers and heavy rainfall across the region. The rain over already saturated soils resulted in flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 788533. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.