Debris Flow — Patillas, Puerto Rico

2021-06-08 · near Patillas, Patillas, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Mudslide reported along Road PR-181 in Barrio Marin.

Wider weather episode

A mid and upper-level trough across the western Atlantic along with abundant moisture resulted in a favorable environment for multiple days of heavy rainfall activity across portions of the eastern half of Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 965198. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.