Flash Flood · Puerto Rico

Flash Flood August 22, 2020 · Ciales, Puerto Rico

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Two people were trapped along Charco el Moron in Ciales due to a water surge. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell across the area according to doppler radar estimates. In addition, Road PR-615 KM 7 in Barrio Toro Negro was reported flooded.

The wider storm

Tropical Storm Laura affected the area on August 22nd. Sustained winds between 30-40 mph with higher gusts were common, however, some areas in southeast PR reported gust to near hurricane force. Rainfall accumulations for the most part generally ranged between 1 and 4 inches, resulting in areas of flooding.

Began near Ciales (18.2590, -66.4996).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 917909. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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