Flood — Aguada, Puerto Rico

2019-08-18 · near Aguada, Aguada, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Road Desvio Sur had to be closed due to heavy rain that caused urban flooding in the area. Several vehicles got stuck due to high water.

Wider weather episode

Low-level moisture combined with the strong daytime heating and sea breeze convergence to generate showers and thunderstorms across the western half of Puerto Rico during the afternoon hours.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (18.3807, -67.1998)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 849630. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.