Orocovis storm history

A member of the public posted an image on social media of a fallen power pole struck by lightning during thunderstorm activity in Bo. Saltos, Sector La Charca in Orocovis.

A member of the public reported on social media that excessive runoff from ongoing rainfall and a nearby river has affected the neighborhood road in Sector La Charca, Barrio Saltos, Orocovis. The road was impassable.

Broadcast media reported flash flooding due to a swollen river at Sector Coli, Orocovis, at around 3 pm. One image showed two vehicles stranded on both sides of an impassable low-level bridge in the area.

Broadcast media shared a video of rapid floodwaters via social media, showing a creek overflowing its banks. This made the road Camino La Fabrica impassable, located in sector La Fabrica and La Charca in barrio Saltos.

The 911 call center reported floodwaters affecting a house in PR-157, next to Rancho Mariposa in barrio cacos, due to the Quedrada Cacaos overflowing its banks.

Broadcast media, through social media, showed a video of a low-water crossing being flooded, with rapidly flowing water overflowing Botijas 2.

Broadcast media, through social media, showed a video of a low-water crossing with rapid floodwaters impacting La Vega Road in Bo. Sabana.

Flash flooding was impacting road PR-155 near KM 29.8, and next to the Carlitos Pollo and Vagoneando restaurants.

The 911 Call Center reported a landslide that impacted portions of PR-157 near the Elementary School in Barrio Damin Abajo, Orocovis. The landslide partially obstructed the road, making it difficult to pass but not completely impassable.

A flooded residence was reported in road PR-156. Near the intersection with PR-568.

Emergency Managers reported a landslide in Barrio Gato, Orocovis, affecting PR-155, near KM 32.6.

Flooding was reported on road PR-157 near the baseball park in Sana Muertos.

Flooding was reported on road PR-568, bear the Botijas Bakery in Barrio Botijas.

A landslide was reported at PR-149 in Orocovis, near KM 40.5, the closed business La Bodega de Las Brujas, and the Dona Juana Waterfall.

Flash flooding was reported by municipal officials along portions of rio Orocovis near the city town in road 568 and in Sector Bajuras. No people trapped were reported.

A mudslide was reported at PR-157 in El Tanque del Reparto, Vietnam, in Orocovis. No damage was reported to any residential structure.

A thunderstorm wind gust knocked down a tree near SU Matrullas school on road PR-564.

Social media reports indicated that a small stream was out of its banks and flooding a bridge on road PR-566, in sector la Fabrica and la Charca.

Mudslides reported in Sectors Los Padilla y La Vega in Barrio Sabana along Road PR-569. Road became impassable.

Mudslide was reported along Road PR-156 in Barrio Botijas 2. Road was impassable.

Mudslide reported at road PR-157 Km 21 at Barrio Damian Arriba.

A mudslide was reported at roda PR-155, K.M. 22.2.

Lightning struck the power source line to a home located in Barrio Mata Cana sector el Hobo,road PR-568 km 7.8 Some minor structural damage. Electrical power was affected.

Mudslide was reported at Barrio Berenjales at road PR-143 in Orocovis.

Mudslide reported affecting road PR-156 in Orocovis.

River was out of its banks and flooded downtown area.

River out of its banks flooded downtown area.

Water flood house in road 569 in Orocovis.

A creek was reported out of its banks flooding road 155, Los Sandovales sector. A couple of residents were trapped in their homes.