Flash Flood · Puerto Rico

Flash Flood March 20, 2021 · Toa Baja, Puerto Rico

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Road PR-167 between the Mcdonalds and Econo Supermarket was completely closed due to flooding.

The wider storm

A surge in low-level moisture combined with daytime heating and local effects to generate afternoon convection across the northwestern quadrant of PR. In addition, a persistent streamer developed from Trujillo Alto to Toa Baja, generating significant rainfall activity, especially across Toa Baja and Catao, where estimates were in excess of 3-5 inches.

Began near Toa Baja (18.4425, -66.1666).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 950883. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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