Flood — San Sebastian, Puerto Rico

2019-11-18 · near San Sebastian, San Sebastian, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Road PR-125 was blocked as Rio Guatemala went out of its banks. 1.27 inches of rain were reported within 20 minutes.

Wider weather episode

Lingering moisture from a surface trough combined with strong daytime heating and local effects to result in heavy showers and thunderstorms across portions of northwestern Puerto Rico during the afternoon hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 859358. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.