Flash Flood — Arecibo, Puerto Rico

2021-09-03 · near Arecibo, Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Emergency managers reported Rio Santiago out of its banks. People from 3 houses were evacuated at Parcelas Luis Rodriguez Olmo as a result.

Wider weather episode

A tropical wave moved across the area. The associated moisture along with strong daytime heating and local effects generated enhanced shower and thunderstorm activity, mainly across the north-central municipalities of Puerto Rico.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 976064. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.