Flash Flood — Arecibo, Puerto Rico

2020-09-13 · near Arecibo, Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Residence was flooded in Road PR-653 in Barrio Barranca. 3 people and 3 dogs were trapped inside.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level trough located north of the an area and abundant moisture combined with local and diurnal effects to generate afternoon showers and thunderstorms across the northwestern quadrant of Puerto Rico. Very heavy rainfall occurred, particularly in the urban areas of Arecibo, where accumulations in excess of 3-4 inches were observed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 920700. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.