Flood — Arecibo, Puerto Rico

2021-03-11 · near Arecibo, Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Road PR-129 was intransitable near Coliseo Manuel Petaca Iguina due to flooding.

Wider weather episode

Sufficient low-level moisture combined with daytime heating and local effects to generate heavy shower activity across northwestern PR. A mid and upper-level trough nearby aided in enhancing the activity.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 949782. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.