Flood · Puerto Rico

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

Flooding reported along Avenida Luis Pares Matos.

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 (18.4388, -66.1723).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 950890. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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