Flash Flood — Canovanas, Puerto Rico

2021-06-10 · near Canovanas, Canovanas, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Flooding reported along the Marginal of Road PR-3 across from El Pilar Cemetery. Person was trapped inside vehicle.

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 968810. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.