Debris Flow — Gurabo, Puerto Rico

2019-04-28 to 2019-04-29 · near Gurabo, Gurabo, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A mudslide was reported in Road 181 of Barrio Santa Rita, Sector El Silencio.

Wider weather episode

The combination of a mid to upper-level trough across the southwest Atlantic and abundant low to mid-level moisture resulted in a favorable environment for the generation of widespread heavy rains across the eastern half of Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 819933. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.