Debris Flow — Barranquitas, Puerto Rico

2019-10-11 · near Barranquitas, Barranquitas, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Emergency managers reported a mudslides along Road PR-770 KM 5.5 at Barrio Caabon.

Wider weather episode

The combination of low-level moisture, diurnal and local effects resulted in showers and thunderstorms across interior and northern portions of Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 859198. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.