Flash Flood — Vieques, Puerto Rico

2019-07-31 · near Vieques, Vieques, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Road 997 was impassable and was closed due to heavy rain and flooding. Firefighters rescued a person who was trapped due to flooding.

Wider weather episode

A strong tropical wave resulted in periods of heavy showers and thunderstorms across the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 845555. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.