Cabo Rojo storm history

Rio Guanajibo out of its banks.

The public reported through images and video flooding along roads 114 and 103 in Cabo Rojo, near Hormigueros in sector la Bajura.

A utility pole fell onto the roadway along Carr. 311 in the Bo. Plan Bonito sector near the area after the basketball court. Power lines were reported hanging over the pavement.

A vehicle became stranded with one person inside due to flooding on PR-100 in front of Baskin Robbins.

State officials reported that thunderstorm winds caused a large tree branch to fall onto Road 308 near the Playita Ostiones access in Cabo Rojo. The fallen debris blocked the roadway and disrupted traffic.

Strong thunderstorm winds caused a large tree to fall, blocking vehicular traffic along Camino La Cueva in Sector Vega Alegre, Bo Monte Grande.

Flooding was reported on Highway PR-100, from the traffic light at the Cabo Rojo COOP to the intersection with the Santa Ana funeral home. PR-100 in the Mayagez to Cabo Rojo direction and the secondary road are completely impassable.

Social media post reported Rio Viejo out of its banks in the intersection of PR-103 and PR-3311. Road was impassable.

A report was received via social media indicating that PR-301, at the intersection with Camino Las Guanbanas, was completely flooded with standing water due to heavy rains. No stranded vehicles were reported.

A broadcast media outlet reported via social media flooding caused by poor drainage and clogged sewers on PR-308 in Barrio Miradero, Sector Puerto Real, in front of the Puerto Rico Police Departments Cabo Rojo District station. At that time, radar estimates indicated that 2.0 to …

A 911 caller reported that traffic on Road 308 after Walgreens and Propper International in Camino los Fas is being affected due to a fallen power pole.

Emergency managers reported that PR-103 was partially flooded due to overflow from Rio Guanajibo.

Emergency management officials reported that PR-114 was impassable due to the Rio Guanajibo exceeding its banks.

The 911 call center reported that urban floodwaters have stranded 15 people inside the National Lumber and Hardware Store on Antonio J. Fas Alzamora Road (PR-100) in Cabo Rojo.

Broadcast media posted a video of water from a nearby creek flowing over PR-311 next to Dixon's Balcony Restaurant. However, the road appeared to be passable.

Broadcast media, shared through social media, showed a video of a creek overflowing and flooding PR-102, with floodwaters visibly affecting the Mangia Italiano restaurant. Although the area was inundated, cars were able to cross the flooded roadway slowly, and no vehicles appeare…

Bridge Puente Perfecto on road 103 impassable for small vehicles due to flood waters.

A post in social media showed a lightning striking a palm tree at Balneario de Boqueron in Cabo Rojo.

A sinkhole developed at PR-102 at kilometer 23.2 in Cabo Rojo, following 1 to 1.5 inches of rain as estimated by radar. Currently, the road remains close in both lanes due to the damage.

A member of the public reported that Calle Los Robles in Urb. Sierra Linda is being affected by flooding.

A member of the public reported that the marginal between PR-100 and El Meson restaurant in Cabo Rojo was flooded.

Flooding was reported at PR-308 near Urb. Girasol.

A lightning stroke a wall at Galeria 100 Shopping Center in Cabo Rojo. The pictures indicated a small hole was left on the wall.

A picture in social media showed flooding at PR-102, intersection Calle Rafael Hernandez, close to the McDonalds. The road was almost impassable.

Lightning struck the outside wall of a house in Urbanizacion Mirador del Sol in Cabo Rojo. Damage was visible from outside the house, with paint and some cement surrounding the areas (entry and exit points were visible and showed damage) stripped away. Small debris was visible in…

Social media user reported a bent rod from a tarp, likely caused by a nearby strong thunderstorm in Ba. Monte Grande. The estimated wind gusts at the time were between 35-40 mph from a nearby weather station.

Emergency management officials reported that PR-114 was impassable due to the Rio Guanajibo exceeding its banks.

Flooding was reported in front of Cabo Rojo Shopping Court, PR-100.

A report from 911 indicated that people were trapped inside a house due to flooding. The incident was in Calle Quinones Perez, in front of Urb. Ramirez.

A post in social media indicated flooding along road PR-308, from Walgreens to the cemetery.

A post in social media showed flooding at Alturas de Puerto Real, near Cabo Rojo Elderly Apartments. The depth of the flood appears to be 1 to 2 ft, but not reaching the inside of the houses.

A post in social media indicated flooding near Mansiones de Puerto Real, Lotes de Puerto Real. A mail truck was shown to be crossing the flooded road, with water covering around a third of the truck.

A car was stranded in PR-114 due to flood waters from Rio Guanajibo.

Several public reports on social media mentioned a funnel cloud over Cabo Rojo, PR. No reports of it touching down. No reports of damage.

A TV meteorologist indicated a mudslide at Carretera Quebradas in Cabo Rojo.

A car was trapped in floodwaters on PR-103 at km 5.6, near the AEE station.

Emergency managers reported fallen trees close to Road PR-100 and PR-102 related to strong thunderstorm produced by the rainbands. The Cabo Rojo Raws station measured wind gusts up to 30 mph.

Road PR-100 was flooded near Mr. Special Supermarket.

Flooding due to Quebrada La Piedra out of its banks was reported along Road PR-103 near Iglesia Bautista. Road had to be closed.

Flooded residence in Reparto Saman,at the end of street 4.

Los Sosa sector was reported flooded with a small creek out of its banks.

Hail was reported at Puerto Real sector in Cabo Rojo.

Pea size Hail was reported in Cabo Rojo.

Pea size hail was reported over Puerto Real sector.

A tree was reported downed at road PR-308 in Puerto Real sector.

A tree was reported downed at road PR-308 in Puerto Real sector.

The Cabo Rojo RAWS station at the National Wildlife Refuge recorded a sustained wind of 29 mph with a gust to 48 mph from the east southeast at 1:14 pm and 1:43 pm. Several wind gusts between 42-45 mph were recorded between 2:34-3:43 pm. A downed tree was reported by emergency al…