Debris Flow — San Sebastian, Puerto Rico

2021-07-28 · near San Sebastian, San Sebastian, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

A mudslide was reported along Road PR-119 KM 33.1 in Barrio Hoyamala. The incident involved a large tree and the road was briefly impassable.

Wider weather episode

A retrogressing upper-level low combine with sufficient low-level moisture, daytime heating and local effects to generate shower and thunderstorm activity across portions of northwestern Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 975493. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.