Flash Flood · Puerto Rico

Flash Flood September 24, 2019 · Toa Baja, Puerto Rico

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flooding was reported at casa 4 in Calle Fortaleza at Barrio Campanilla. 2 people were trapped in the residence.

The wider storm

Tropical Storm Karen formed just west of the Windward Islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea on September 22nd with 40 mph winds. It continued to move northward towards the area during the next couple of days with little change in strength. Karen affected most of the area during the day on the 24th and into the early morning hours of the 25th. Main hazard associated with this storm was heavy rainfall, which created flooding and mudslides across several municipalities of the local area.

Began near Toa Baja (18.4220, -66.2444).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 856281. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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