Heavy Rain — Camuy, Puerto Rico

2019-09-01 · near Camuy, Camuy, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Four people trapped in Rio Camuy near Sector La Salsa due to a water surge.

Wider weather episode

Abundant low-level moisture combined with strong daytime heating and local effects to result in the development of showers and thunderstorms across portions of interior and northwestern Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 856267. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.