Flood — Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

2019-07-21 · near Cabo Rojo, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Flooding due to Quebrada La Piedra out of its banks was reported along Road PR-103 near Iglesia Bautista. Road had to be closed.

Wider weather episode

Abundant low-level moisture combined with strong daytime heating and sea breeze convergence to result in heavy showers and thunderstorms across western Puerto Rico during the afternoon hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 845564. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.