Heavy Rain — Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

2020-06-12 · near Vega Baja, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Two people were dragged away from a water surge that occurred in Rio Charco Azul. One person was rescued and the other was found dead, an 18-year old female.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level low near Cuba and abundant moisture combined with local and diurnal effects to result in enhanced shower and thunderstorm activity across the northern half of Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 905679. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.