Salinas storm history

Lightning struck a jetski in Cayo Matias, just south of Salinas. There were two fatalities and a third person was taken to a hospital. A marine weather statement due to thunderstorms was in effect for nearby waters.

A mudslide was reported on road PR-52 at Monumento el Jibaro. This mudslide affected both directions of the highway and two lanes in one direction were closed for over a week.

The 911 Call Center reported a fallen utility pole on Cll J7, Ba Playa, near the La Playita sector. The pole was blocking the roadway with power and telephone lines hanging low, though no injuries or property damage were reported.

Traffic on the Luis A. Ferre Highway was affected due to a flooded lane near the Monumento al Jibaro Puertorriqueno. Rainfall at 8:39 AM was estimated at approximately 1 to 2 inches.

The public reported through social media a video showing flooding on Calle 1 due to a creek overflowing its banks. The road was impassable.

A landslide was reported along Luis A. Ferr Highway (PR-52) near kilometer 53.2, shortly after the Monumento al Jbaro and near the Cayey'Salinas municipal boundary. Although debris was present, the highway remained open and was not reported as impassable.

The 911 Call Center reported a landslide at PR-1 near La Curva del Arbol. No trapped cars or people were reported.

Flooding was reported at Calle 11 in Salinas, next to Highway PR-52.The report indicated that a residence was being affected.

Emergency managers reported some flooding in Road 701 km 1.2. About 2 of rain was reported.

A report from the public and broadcast media indicated that a funnel cloud was observed from PFC Santos Cruz Aviles in Salinas.

A media broadcaster reported that PR-3 was flooded in front of Salinas Speedway. The road, however, remained passable.

Several reports from the general public indicated a funnel cloud, observed from Salinas Speedway toward the mountains.

An emergency manager reported a mudslide in Camino Hacienda Hucar.

A report in social media indicated flooding at Road PR-3, near road PR-706. A car was stalled in the water.

Emergency Managers reported severe flooding along road PR-3, making it completely impassable.

Emergency managers reported that road PR-01 was closed due to severe flooding.

A mudslide was reported at Highway PR-52, next to the toll in Salinas.

Emergency Managers reported a house being flooded in Calle Barbosa #139, Barrio Coqui.

Flooding was reported in a house at Calle Barbosa.

Emergency Managers reported that Rio Coqui was out of its banks, flooding near 20 houses in Calle Betances in Salinas.

A car was stranded due to flood waters in calle Guayama.

Flooding in road Playero in Salinas, passing through the Centro Comunal precisely to the left of it.

Three people were trapped in a residence due to flooding in calle Playero.

Flooding affected a house in calle Paloma. There were three people trapped.

Emergency Managers reported a mudslide along Highway PR-52.

Emergency managers reported urban flooding along Road PR-3 KM 150. Road became impassable.

Sector San Felipe, at Barrio Mosquitos was reported flooded at Road PR-3.

Minor mudslide over Highway PR-1 in Parcel Vazquez sector.

Two houses at sector San Felipe were reported flooded in PR-3.

Urban flooding reported in Barrio Pueblo at the intersection of road 1 and road 180.

A house was reported flooded along Road 3, at Barrio Lopez in the municipality of Salinas.

A residence flooded along Highway 3, near the La Gomera Bakery in Villa Lares, Salinas.

The Niguas and Majada rivers were reported out of their banks in the municipality of Salinas.