Puerto Rico, 2024

Flash Flooding and Debris Flows in Puerto Rico, May 6 to 10, 2024

May 6 to 10, 2024 · NWS SJU · 110 events in 37 counties and zones

Saturated soils from the previous rainfall events enhanced the risk of flash and river flooding, as another mid to upper-level trough lingered across the region. With increased instability across the Northeast Caribbean, and as a surface high pressure migrated from the western to central Atlantic, moisture was pooled into the region, with total precipitable water values well above the…

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The toll

Deaths
1
Injuries
3
Property damage
$466,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
110

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS SJU wrote it up.

Saturated soils from the previous rainfall events enhanced the risk of flash and river flooding, as another mid to upper-level trough lingered across the region. With increased instability across the Northeast Caribbean, and as a surface high pressure migrated from the western to central Atlantic, moisture was pooled into the region, with total precipitable water values well above the climatological value for these dates. Most of the USGS monitored rivers showed above normal to high levels.|Each day the amount of rainfall was locally significant. In fact, rescues were needed in San Sebasti n, and Yauco. The rivers went out of their banks in A asco, Utuado, Orocovis, Vega Baja, Corozal, Arecibo, San Germ n, Hormigueros, Mayag ez, San Juan, Ponce, Ciales, Manat , and many others without a river gage. At the end of the event, a significant portion of the interior and western Puerto Rico collected over 10 , with isolated amounts surpassing 14. Areas in the east collected more than 5 , all of this in only a couple of days. An astonishing amount of 32 flash flood warnings were issued during this short period of time, with 115 Local Storm Reports created as well.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS San Juan, PR wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 6, 4:02 AM AST, 11 hours 15 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 6, 4:02 AM AST, 11 hours 15 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Juan PR
402 AM AST Mon May 6 2024

.SYNOPSIS...

A surface high-pressure building across the Western Atlantic will
promote the pooling of above-normal moisture content across the
Northeast Caribbean through at least mid-week. A trough between
the mid and upper levels will swing by late tonight through
Thursday, enhancing the dynamic aloft. Due to the soil saturation
across the islands and the much above-normal streamflows along
PR's principal rivers, afternoon and evening convection may result
in sudden urban and small stream flooding each day. Additionally,
due to the high moisture content, places without no rain may
experience above-normal heat indices (thus apparent temperatures)
surpassing 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pulses of northeasterly swells propagating across the Atlantic
Ocean will arrive from Tuesday night through the weekend, likely
causing life-threatening rip currents along the north—and east-
facing beaches in PR and the USVI.

&&

.SHORT TERM...Today through Wednesday...

Last night, showers developed mostly in north-central Puerto Rico
resulting in several Flood Advisories for municipalities in that
area. Radar estimates recorded around 2 to 3 inches of rain in
municipalities such as Arecibo, Barceloneta, Manati, Vega Baja, and
Toa Alta, among others. Approximately, up to 5 inches of rain fell
on northern coastal waters. Later, additional showers developed over
the eastern sector of Puerto Rico leaving between 1 to 2 inches of
rain. During the overnight period, calmer weather conditions
dominated across most of the island and the USVI, while showers
continued over Atlantic waters and eastern PR. Minimum temperatures
have been in the mid and upper 70s across most coastal sites and in
the mid and upper 60s along mountains and valleys.

The wet pattern will persist during this period. Plenty of moisture
will remain present over the next couple of days with above than
normal values of precipitable water (around 2.0 to 2.4 inches).
Based on the latest weather models, a high pressure establishing
over the western Atlantic will maintain light to moderate winds
mainly from the east at the surface, while an upper-level trough
will move through mid-week keeping wet and unstable conditions
continuing across our region. For today, the National Blend of
Models (NBM) suggests some shower activity could begin earlier
across eastern sectors of Puerto Rico, and then concentrate over the
interior and west central areas later. During the afternoons from
today through midweek, showers and isolated thunderstorms are
possible across most of the area within mainland Puerto Rico, but
southern areas should receive minimal to no rain at all. Moisture
levels are expected to peak next Tuesday, which models guidance
suggests may be the most active day of the short-term period. Please
note that due to saturated soils and much above normal river
streamflows, any period of moderate to locally heavy rain could lead
to dangerous flooding problems, as well as sudden mudslides and
landslides in areas of steep terrain. For that reason, we encourage
residents and visitors to remain weather-aware and informed about
these potential hazards and to monitor the forecast for future
updates.

Temperature-wise, they will stay in the upper 80s to low 90s along
the coastal/urban areas and in the upper 70s to low 80s along the
higher terrains. Combined with above-than-normal moisture, heat
indices may reach 100ºF across coastal/urban areas of Puerto Rico
and the U.S. Virgin Islands through the period.

.LONG TERM...Thursday through Monday

The mid to upper-level trough will continue moving away from the
region on Thursday, leaving the islands in a less favorable
position for organized convection. A mid to upper-level ridge will
try to build over the Northeast Caribbean Friday into the
weekend, which may further decrease local instability, potentially
bringing relief from the current weather conditions.

At the surface, GFS Total Precipitable Water guidance suggests
values returning to the typical values for this time of year from
Thursday onward. However, patches of increased moisture may arrive
occasionally. Regardless of whether we observe a mixture of
sunshine and clouds each day, strong afternoon convection could
develop due to local effects and sea breeze variations each day.
Additionally, due to the atypical high sea surface temperature,
the advection of a cooler air mass across the warmer waters may
result in frequent nighttime showers, reaching the windward
sections each night.

Temperature-wise, combining high moisture content with the
typical upper 80s to low 90s maximum air temperatures will result
in heat indices between 100-107 Fahrenheit or even higher,
especially during the daily maximum heating, across the USVI and
PR's urban and coastal areas where no significant rain is
observed.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)

Mostly VFR conditions expected for most TAF terminals this morning
but VCSH should continue near TJSJ. The potential for VCTS and
showers are expected to increase around 14Z across USVI and after 16-
18Z in PR sites. VCTS/TSRA may continue to promote tempo MVFR to
brief IFR conditions later today. E to NE surface winds at 10-15
kts, and then becoming lighter and more variable at night.

&&

.MARINE...

A surface high-pressure building across the Western Atlantic will
push a surface trough further east away from the Northeast
Caribbean, promoting light to moderate trade winds. From late
Tuesday night onward, pulses of northeasterly swell will spread
across the regional waters. Afternoon convection may result in
strong thunderstorms across the coastal sections of north and
western PR each day.

&&

.BEACH FORECAST...

Expect seas to be around 3 feet or less across most of the local
beaches in the Atlantic, mainly from the east at 6 to 7 seconds,
while across the Caribbean, seas will range up to 2 feet from the
east at 6 seconds. Therefore, we expect a slight risk of strong
rip currents through mid-week.

Pulses of northeast swells, with wave periods of 10 to 13 seconds,
will increase the risk of rip currents between moderate and high
from late Tuesday into next weekend across the north and east-
facing beaches of PR and the USVI.

&&

.SJU WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PR...None.
VI...None.
AM...None.
&&

SHORT TERM/AVIATION...YZR
SYNOPTIC/MARINE/BEACH FORECAST/LONG TERM....CAM
Hazardous weather outlook, May 6, 4:49 AM AST, 10 hours 28 minutes before
Perspectiva sobre las Condiciones Peligrosas del Tiempo
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología San Juan PR
444 AM AST lunes 6 de mayo de 2024

AMZ711>745-PRZ001>013-070845-
San Juan y Vecindad-Noreste-Sureste-Este Interior-
Norte Central-Central Interior-Ponce y Vecindad-Noroeste-
Oeste Interior-Mayagüez y Vecindad-Suroeste-Culebra-Vieques-
Las aguas cercanas y fuera de la costa del Atlántico y del Caribe-
444 AM AST lunes 6 de mayo de 2024

Esta perspectiva sobre las condiciones peligrosas del tiempo es para
sectores de Puerto Rico.

.DÍA UNO...Hoy y esta noche

.Rayos...Tormentas eléctricas aisladas a dispersas posibles a través
de las islas y las aguas circundantes. Esté atento a las tormentas
eléctricas en su área y esté preparado para buscar refugio.

.Lluvia Excesiva...Inundaciones en áreas urbanas, carreteras,
riachuelos y lavados. Inundaciones repentinas aisladas posibles.

.Calor Excesivo...Índice de calor de 102-107 grados a través de
sectores costeros y urbanos. Agotamiento por calor es posible con
una exposición prolongada.

.DÍAS DOS A SIETE...martes a domingo

Se espera que un patrón meteorológico húmedo e inestable persista
hasta al menos mediados de la semana. Una serie de vaguadas
promoverá tormentas eléctricas y lluvia excesiva a través del área,
mejorando el potencial de inundaciones a través de las islas. El
riesgo de corrientes marinas variará entre moderado y alto la
próxima semana desde el martes en adelante.

.COMUNICADO INFORMATIVO OBSERVADOR...

Se les exhorta a los observadores a reportar. Favor de reportar
cualquier información sobre inundaciones, vientos, olas y corrientes
marinas al Servicio Nacional de Meteorología en San Juan.

AMZ716-726-VIZ001-002-070845-
San Thomas San John e islas adyacentes-Santa Cruz-
Aguas cercanas a la costa del Atlántico y aguas costeras adyacentes
del Caribe-
444 AM AST lunes 6 de mayo de 2024

Esta Perspectiva sobre las Condiciones Peligrosas del Tiempo es para
sectores de las Islas Vírgenes Americanas.

.DÍA UNO...Hoy y esta noche

.Rayos...Tormentas eléctricas aisladas a dispersas posibles a través
de las aguas locales. Esté atento a las tormentas eléctricas en su
área y esté preparado para buscar refugio.

.Lluvia Excesiva...Acumulación de agua en carreteras y áreas de mal
drenaje a través de Santa Cruz. Las inundaciones urbanas y de
riachuelos son posibles.

.Calor Excesivo...Índice de calor de 102-107 grados a través de
áreas urbanas y costeras. Agotamiento por calor es posible con una
exposición prolongada.

.DÍAS DOS A SIETE...martes a domingo

Se espera que un patrón meteorológico húmedo e inestable persista
hasta al menos mediados de la semana. Una serie de vaguadas
promoverá tormentas eléctricas y lluvia excesiva a través del área,
mejorando el potencial de inundaciones a través de las islas. El
riesgo de corrientes marinas variará entre moderado y alto la
próxima semana desde el martes en adelante.

.COMUNICADO INFORMATIVO OBSERVADOR...

Se les exhorta a los observadores a reportar. Favor de reportar
cualquier información sobre inundaciones, vientos, olas y corrientes
marinas al Servicio Nacional de Meteorología en San Juan.

The radar

The San Juan radar (TJUA), 44 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:17 UTC.

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Event by event

49 flood, 42 flash flood, 17 debris flow, 2 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Debris Flow, Morovis

When
May 6, 3:17 PM AST to 7:15 PM AST
Where
Morovis County, 1.57 mi SW of Morovis to 1.45 mi SW of Morovis
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.306, -66.439

A landslide was reported at PR-155, Ramal 567, near Hacienda El Patrimonio. The road was reported as impassable.

Debris Flow, Morovis

When
May 6, 4:00 PM AST to 7:15 PM AST
Where
Morovis County, 3.04 mi ENE of Morovis to 2.94 mi ENE of Morovis
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.338, -66.378

Emergency Managers reported a landslide along PR-159, Sector Gotay, Barrio Unibon. The road is impassable.

Flash Flood, Coamo

When
May 6, 4:15 PM AST to 4:45 PM AST
Where
Coamo County, 0.55 mi N of Coamo to 0.62 mi NNE of Coamo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.088, -66.349

Flooding was reported on road PR-5556, in sector Los Flamboyanes, near Hacienda Santa Ana.

Flash Flood, Coamo

When
May 6, 4:23 PM AST to 4:45 PM AST
Where
Coamo County, 0.56 mi NW of Coamo to 0.51 mi WNW of Coamo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.085, -66.356

Pr-556 was reported as impassable due to Rio Coamo out of its banks.

Thunderstorm Wind, San German

When
May 6, 5:00 PM AST to 8:00 PM AST
Where
San German County, 1.84 mi N of San German
Measured
30 kt (35 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.127, -67.027

A fallen tree was blocking road PR-361 in Cain Alto, San German.

Flood, San German

When
May 6, 5:45 PM AST to 7:00 PM AST
Where
San German County, 2.38 mi W of San German to 2.44 mi W of San German
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.107, -67.066

Emergency managers reported road PR-347 impassable due to Rio Guanajibo being out of its banks. The road was closed.

Flash Flood, San German

When
May 6, 5:47 PM AST to 8:00 PM AST
Where
San German County, 2.19 mi WSW of San German to 2.24 mi WSW of San German
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.091, -67.062

A house was reported as flooded near the former Calle Luna, near the Interamerican University.

Debris Flow, Sabana Grande

When
May 6, 5:50 PM AST to 7:00 PM AST
Where
Sabana Grande County, 2.07 mi W of Sabana Grande to 2.08 mi W of Sabana Grande
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.081, -66.962

A landslide was reported in PR-120 and PR-364 in Villa Sanden. The intersection is impassable.

Flash Flood, Sabana Grande

When
May 6, 6:00 PM AST to 6:30 PM AST
Where
Sabana Grande County, 1.49 mi WNW of Sabana Grande to 1.33 mi W of Sabana Grande
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
18.086, -66.952

PR-364 was impassable due to a creek out of its banks.

Flash Flood, Adjuntas

When
May 6, 7:56 PM AST to 11:00 PM AST
Where
Adjuntas County, 31.28 mi NE of Adjuntas to 31.02 mi NE of Adjuntas
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.443, -66.369

PR-160 was impassable due to Rio Indio being out of its banks. Vehicles were reported as stranded due to the flooding.

Flood, Hormigueros

When
May 7, 12:09 AM AST to 2:00 AM AST
Where
Hormigueros County, 0.67 mi SW of Hormigueros to 0.45 mi SSW of Hormigueros
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.123, -67.127

Emergency managers reported flooding along PR-114, near Antigua Central Azucarera Eureka. The road remains closed. A vehicle was reported as stranded.

Flood, Anasco

When
May 7, 10:22 AM AST to 12:00 PM AST
Where
Anasco County, 0.68 mi SW of Anasco to 0.69 mi SW of Anasco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
18.272, -67.126

Flooding was reported at PR-109, intersection with PR-430. A vehicle was reported as stranded.

Flood, Rio Grande

When
May 7, 11:51 AM AST to 12:00 PM AST
Where
Rio Grande County, 4.08 mi WNW of Rio Grande to 4.1 mi WNW of Rio Grande
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
18.379, -65.854

Calle Marginal in Rio Grande was flooded due to heavy rains.

Flood, San Juan

When
May 7, 1:46 PM AST to 2:05 PM AST
Where
San Juan County, 2.1 mi NE of San Juan to 1.94 mi NE of San Juan
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
18.402, -66.028

Road PR-181 in Rio Piedras was reported as flooded due to poor drainage.

Flood, San Juan

When
May 7, 1:53 PM AST to 6:37 PM AST
Where
San Juan County, 2.18 mi NNE of San Juan to 2.1 mi NNE of San Juan
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.409, -66.038

Emergency managers reported an impassable road near Avenue Jesus T Pineiro, with several car stranded.

Flood, San Juan

When
May 7, 1:53 PM AST to 6:30 PM AST
Where
San Juan County, 1.52 mi E of San Juan to 1.61 mi E of San Juan
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.381, -66.027

Flooding was reported at PR-181 near National Lumber.

Flood, San Juan

When
May 7, 1:57 PM AST to 6:30 PM AST
Where
San Juan County, 1.92 mi NNE of San Juan to 1.9 mi NNE of San Juan
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
18.404, -66.035

Calle Jose B. Acevedo in Urb. Los Maestros was affected by flood due to poor drainage.

Flash Flood, Adjuntas

When
May 7, 1:57 PM AST to 6:30 PM AST
Where
Adjuntas County, 49.58 mi ENE of Adjuntas to 49.55 mi ENE of Adjuntas
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.403, -66.035

Calle Jose B. Acevedo in Urb. Los Maestros continued to be affected by flooding, and the waters was affecting houses.

Flash Flood, San Juan

When
May 7, 2:05 PM AST to 6:30 PM AST
Where
San Juan County, 1.46 mi NNE of San Juan to 1.42 mi NNE of San Juan
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.399, -66.040

Significant flooding was reported at Ave. De Diego in front of San Francisco Hospital. The report indicated people stranded in the flooding.

Flood, San Juan

When
May 7, 2:07 PM AST to 6:30 PM AST
Where
San Juan County, 3.41 mi SW of San Juan to 3.36 mi SW of San Juan
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.351, -66.092

A stream was out of its banks, flooding a low-level water crossing.

Debris Flow, Barranquitas

When
May 7, 2:10 PM AST to 4:00 PM AST
Where
Barranquitas County, 2.24 mi SSW of Barranquitas to 2.21 mi SSW of Barranquitas
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.170, -66.332

A landslide was affecting Camino Los Aguirres, near PR-143. A washed bridge was also reported.

Flood, San Juan

When
May 7, 2:10 PM AST to 6:30 PM AST
Where
San Juan County, 2.16 mi ENE of San Juan to 2.12 mi ENE of San Juan
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
18.397, -66.022

Flooding was reported in PR-3, known as 65 de Infanteria, in front of Burlington, due to poor drainage.

Flash Flood, San Juan

When
May 7, 2:18 PM AST to 6:30 PM AST
Where
San Juan County, 2.09 mi NE of San Juan to 2.01 mi ENE of San Juan
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.398, -66.024

Significant flooding was reported in PR-3, in front of Burlington. A car was stranded with one person inside.

Flash Flood, San Juan

When
May 7, 2:21 PM AST to 6:30 PM AST
Where
San Juan County, 2.53 mi NW of San Juan to 2.49 mi NW of San Juan
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.407, -66.076

Significant flooding was reported in Ave. Pineiro, near Flavor China Restaurant. An adult and two minors were stranded inside a car.

Flash Flood, San Juan

When
May 7, 2:23 PM AST to 6:30 PM AST
Where
San Juan County, 7.12 mi NW of San Juan to 7.13 mi NW of San Juan
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.464, -66.113

Calle Brumbaugh was flooded, with water entering a residency.

Flood, Lajas

When
May 7, 2:30 PM AST to 8:30 PM AST
Where
Lajas County, 3.23 mi NNW of Lajas to 3.1 mi NNW of Lajas
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.042, -67.052

Emergency managers closed road PR-117 due to flooding.

Debris Flow, Naranjito

When
May 7, 2:59 PM AST to 5:45 PM AST
Where
Naranjito County, 1.34 mi NNE of Naranjito to 1.37 mi NNE of Naranjito
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.299, -66.225

A landslide was reported in PR-164, just passing an abandoned coliseum.

Flash Flood, Aibonito

When
May 7, 3:08 PM AST to 6:00 PM AST
Where
Aibonito County, 2.31 mi NE of Aibonito to 2.27 mi NE of Aibonito
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.146, -66.229

Flooding was reported at PR-14, near El Faro Church. Water was entering a house, with one person inside.

Flood, Vega Alta

When
May 7, 3:34 PM AST to 5:30 PM AST
Where
Vega Alta County, 1.66 mi SW of Vega Alta to 1.62 mi SSW of Vega Alta
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.400, -66.344

Rio Cibuco was out of its banks, flooding the bridge along PR-620.

Flood, Adjuntas

When
May 7, 4:06 PM AST to 8:15 PM AST
Where
Adjuntas County, 2.09 mi SE of Adjuntas to 2.22 mi SE of Adjuntas
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.150, -66.726

Calle Dr. Luis Bartolom, near a school, was flooded to a streamflow.

Flood, Aibonito

When
May 7, 4:14 PM AST to 7:45 PM AST
Where
Aibonito County, 1.74 mi NNW of Aibonito to 1.75 mi NNW of Aibonito
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
18.141, -66.264

Rio de Aibonito went over a bridge on road PR-726, near Edificio Guayacan. The road was impassable.

Flood, Barceloneta

When
May 7, 4:45 PM AST to 7:00 PM AST
Where
Barceloneta County, 1.54 mi E of Barceloneta to 1.51 mi E of Barceloneta
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.429, -66.526

Road PR-2 was impassable due to Rio Grande de Manati out of its banks. Flood waters was affecting La Vuelta business to Paso Real.

Flood, Yauco

When
May 7, 5:00 PM AST to 8:15 PM AST
Where
Yauco County, 2.76 mi SSW of Yauco to 2.74 mi SSW of Yauco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.033, -66.866

Urban flooding was observed at Calle Venus, Urbanizacion Estancias de Yodimar.

Flash Flood, Yauco

When
May 7, 5:01 PM AST to 8:15 PM AST
Where
Yauco County, 2.53 mi S of Yauco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.033, -66.850

Flood waters was affecting houses along Calle 25 de julio, near Parque Urbano. People were trapped inside the houses.

Debris Flow, Aibonito

When
May 7, 5:02 PM AST to 6:02 PM AST
Where
Aibonito County, 5.32 mi NNW of Aibonito to 5.33 mi NNW of Aibonito
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.195, -66.269

A landslide was affecting the access to a house and a grocery store, Papa German, near road PR-156 and PR-749.

Flood, Guayanilla

When
May 7, 5:11 PM AST to 8:15 PM AST
Where
Guayanilla County, 0.95 mi WSW of Guayanilla to 0.94 mi WSW of Guayanilla
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.025, -66.793

Flooding was reported in Calle Guayacan, Urbanizacion Santa Elena.

Flash Flood, Yauco

When
May 7, 5:11 PM AST to 8:15 PM AST
Where
Yauco County, 2.57 mi S of Yauco to 2.95 mi SSE of Yauco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.033, -66.843

A car was stranded with a person inside at Calle 25 de Julio, PR-127, near the intersection with PR-359.

Flash Flood, Yauco

When
May 7, 5:12 PM AST to 8:15 PM AST
Where
Yauco County, 2.06 mi SW of Yauco to 2.11 mi SSW of Yauco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.047, -66.870

Two individuals were trapped inside a house, affected by flood waters, along Calle San Juan in Urbanizacion San Francisco.

Debris Flow, Aibonito

When
May 7, 5:14 PM AST to 7:45 PM AST
Where
Aibonito County, 2.73 mi W of Aibonito to 2.77 mi W of Aibonito
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.123, -66.291

A landslide was affecting a residence along Calle Las Margaritas, near PR-14, Aibonito.

Flash Flood, Yauco

When
May 7, 5:24 PM AST
Where
Yauco County, 3.06 mi SSW of Yauco to 3 mi SSW of Yauco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.030, -66.870

A house in Calle Palmar near Urb. Vistas del Palmar in Yauco was affected due to flood waters entering the house.

Flash Flood, Morovis

When
May 7, 5:26 PM AST
Where
Morovis County, 0.95 mi NW of Morovis to 0.99 mi NW of Morovis
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.330, -66.430

Three people were trapped inside a car on road 567 near La Rueda de la Fortuna in Morovis.

Flash Flood, Yauco

When
May 7, 5:28 PM AST
Where
Yauco County, 3.21 mi SSW of Yauco to 3.08 mi SSW of Yauco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.027, -66.868

Flood waters entered a house in Calle G near Avenida Luis Munoz Marin in Yauco, trapping the residents.

Flash Flood, Guayanilla

When
May 7, 5:29 PM AST
Where
Guayanilla County, 3.61 mi SW of Guayanilla to 3.74 mi SW of Guayanilla
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
17.995, -66.821

Flood waters affected a house in Santa Rosa, Guayanilla, near Carretera 335.

Flash Flood, Yauco

When
May 7, 5:33 PM AST
Where
Yauco County, 2.21 mi SSW of Yauco to 2.25 mi SSW of Yauco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
18.039, -66.858

Flood waters entered a house in Calle 7 near the Rovira Factory in Yauco; residents were trapped inside the house.

Flood, Yauco

When
May 7, 5:37 PM AST
Where
Yauco County, 2.97 mi S of Yauco to 2.91 mi S of Yauco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$500
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.027, -66.845

Calle Santo Domingo near Escuela Jose Onofre in Yauco was affected by flooding.

Flash Flood, Vega Alta

When
May 7, 5:49 PM AST
Where
Vega Alta County, 0.95 mi NW of Vega Alta to 1.13 mi NNW of Vega Alta
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.430, -66.340

Emergency management reported that PR-2, with the intersection PR-690, was impassable. Also, PR-675 and PR-676, close to that area, were impassable.

Flash Flood, Yauco

When
May 7, 5:52 PM AST
Where
Yauco County, 2.84 mi SSW of Yauco to 2.89 mi S of Yauco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.030, -66.860

Wendy's Restaurant in Calle 25 de Julio near PR-2 was affected by flooding/water entering the restaurant.

Flash Flood, Manati

When
May 7, 6:00 PM AST
Where
Manati County, 1.07 mi NW of Manati to 1.09 mi NW of Manati
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$500
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.429, -66.493

Emergency management reported that PR-685 by km 1.2 was impassable due to the Rio Grande de Manati flood waters.

Flash Flood, Yauco

When
May 7, 6:00 PM AST
Where
Yauco County, 2.76 mi S of Yauco to 2.61 mi S of Yauco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.030, -66.850

Emergency management reported over 20 students trapped in the Ernesto Ramos Antonini Specialized School of Fine Arts in Yauco due to flood waters from Rio Loco.

Debris Flow, Ponce

When
May 7, 6:15 PM AST
Where
Ponce County, 4.6 mi NW of Ponce to 4.47 mi NW of Ponce
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.101, -66.665

Emergency managers reported a landslide affecting road PR-123 near km 21.3, Sector Las Lomas, Ponce. The road was impassable.

Flash Flood, Guanica

When
May 7, 6:20 PM AST
Where
Guanica County, 0.95 mi NE of Guanica to 0.57 mi NE of Guanica
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$500
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
17.990, -66.910

Emergency managers reported that road PR-332 near Hacienda Igualdad in Gu nica was affected by flood waters from Rio Loco.

Flood, Dorad

When
May 7, 6:30 PM AST
Where
Dorad County, 1.98 mi SE of Dorado to 1.87 mi SE of Dorado
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.409, -66.260

Emergency managers closed road PR-2, around km 22.8, due to flood waters from Rio de la Plata affecting Puente La Virgencita.

Flood, Cidra

When
May 7, 6:50 PM AST
Where
Cidra County, 1.27 mi W of Cidra to 1.2 mi W of Cidra
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$500
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.172, -66.169

A bridge on Road 173 in Cidra was affected by flooding.

Flash Flood, Yauco

When
May 7, 7:44 PM AST
Where
Yauco County, 3.06 mi SSW of Yauco to 3.2 mi SSW of Yauco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.030, -66.870

Two individuals were trapped inside a car in Residencial Yauco in front of Building #9.

Flood, Sabana Grande

When
May 7, 7:45 PM AST
Where
Sabana Grande County, 0.69 mi S of Sabana Grande to 1.11 mi SSW of Sabana Grande
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.070, -66.930

Emergency managers reported that flood waters PR-368 in Sector Puerta de Cabras; the road was impassable.

Flood, Vega Baja

When
May 8, 3:25 AM AST to 5:00 AM AST
Where
Vega Baja County, 1.01 mi ESE of Vega Baja to 1.14 mi ESE of Vega Baja
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.443, -66.366

A vehicle was stranded in flood waters at PR-676, intersection with PR-689.

Thunderstorm Wind, Vieques

When
May 8, 8:15 AM AST to 9:30 AM AST
Where
Vieques County, 4.78 mi W of Vieques
Measured
30 kt (35 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.129, -65.502

A tree fell down at PR-201, km 4.6 in Puerto Real, Vieques.

Flash Flood, Cabo Rojo

When
May 8, 12:45 PM AST to 4:00 PM AST
Where
Cabo Rojo County, 7.09 mi N of Cabo Rojo to 7.06 mi N of Cabo Rojo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.132, -67.138

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

Debris Flow, Ciales

When
May 8, 1:12 PM AST to 5:00 PM AST
Where
Ciales County, 2.62 mi E of Ciales to 2.61 mi E of Ciales
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.280, -66.480

A landslide was reported at PR-615, close to the baseball park, in a residential area.

Flood, Jayuya

When
May 8, 1:20 PM AST to 5:00 PM AST
Where
Jayuya County, 1.51 mi NNW of Jayuya to 1.49 mi NNW of Jayuya
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
18.218, -66.592

Flooded roads were observed in a report from social media, between PR-141, and Calle Torrado.

Flash Flood, Yauco

When
May 8, 2:06 PM AST to 6:00 PM AST
Where
Yauco County, 2.76 mi SSW of Yauco to 2.75 mi SSW of Yauco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.033, -66.867

Flooding was reported at Calle Venus, with flood waters entering a house.

Flood, Yauco

When
May 8, 2:10 PM AST to 6:00 PM AST
Where
Yauco County, 3.4 mi SSW of Yauco to 3.43 mi S of Yauco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.022, -66.862

Calle 5 was affected by flood waters.

Flash Flood, San Sebastian

When
May 8, 2:26 PM AST to May 9, 3:00 AM AST
Where
San Sebastian County, 2.51 mi NW of San Sebastian
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
18.346, -66.997

PR-111, in front of Walgreens, was flooded with cars stranded.

Flood, Yauco

When
May 8, 2:50 PM AST to 6:00 PM AST
Where
Yauco County, 2.71 mi S of Yauco to 2.68 mi S of Yauco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.031, -66.844

Flooding was reported at PR-2, intersection with PR-359.

Flash Flood, San Sebastian

When
May 8, 3:00 PM AST to May 9, 3:00 AM AST
Where
San Sebastian County, 4.18 mi WNW of San Sebastian to 2.31 mi WNW of San Sebastian
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.349, -67.026

Rio Guatemala went out of its banks, flooding PR-446, intersection with PR-111 and PR-125. The road was completely impassable.

Flash Flood, San Sebastian

When
May 8, 3:15 PM AST to May 10, 11:30 AM AST
Where
San Sebastian County, 3.15 mi NNW of San Sebastian to 3.02 mi NNW of San Sebastian
Cause
Heavy Rain
Deaths
1 direct, 0 indirect
Injuries
0 direct, 2 indirect
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.361, -66.990

A person was swept away as Cascada Gozalandia, while other two were trapped by increasing water levels in Rio Guatemala. The body of the person was found and recovered two days later, when the water levels finally receded.

Debris Flow, Cayey

When
May 8, 3:27 PM AST to 4:45 PM AST
Where
Cayey County, 5.41 mi WNW of Cayey to 5.33 mi WNW of Cayey
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.140, -66.201

A landslide was reported close to PR-14. The street was affected, as well as a residential area.

Flash Flood, San Sebastian

When
May 8, 3:30 PM AST to May 9, 3:00 AM AST
Where
San Sebastian County, 2.64 mi NW of San Sebastian to 2.59 mi NW of San Sebastian
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.346, -66.999

Flooding was reported at a road in front of Parque Pasivo, the Pet Shop, and La Boutique shop. Two people were trapped.

Flash Flood, San Sebastian

When
May 8, 3:40 PM AST to May 9, 2:45 AM AST
Where
San Sebastian County, 2.29 mi NNW of San Sebastian to 2.22 mi NNW of San Sebastian
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.351, -66.982

A house was being flooded at PR-119, right by the basketball court.

Debris Flow, Cayey

When
May 8, 3:55 PM AST to 6:00 PM AST
Where
Cayey County, 5.26 mi WNW of Cayey to 5.18 mi WNW of Cayey
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.139, -66.199

A mudslide was affecting PR-7729 in Parcelas Nuevas.

Flash Flood, San Sebastian

When
May 8, 3:58 PM AST to May 9, 3:00 AM AST
Where
San Sebastian County, 2.53 mi NW of San Sebastian to 2.67 mi NNW of San Sebastian
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.345, -66.998

A very serious flooding was reported at Ave. Amerito Estrada Rivera, near the office of Dr. Elisamuel Rivera Rivera. Flood waters were entering the houses and people were trapped inside. Further reports from the news showed that the flooding was widespread, affecting houses, cars, and other buildings.

Flash Flood, San Sebastian

When
May 8, 4:05 PM AST to May 9, 3:00 AM AST
Where
San Sebastian County, 2.59 mi NW of San Sebastian to 2.53 mi NW of San Sebastian
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.346, -66.998

Flooding was reported at PR-111, in front of National Lumber & Hardware. The employees were trapped inside the hardware store.

Flood, San Sebastian

When
May 8, 4:09 PM AST to May 9, 3:00 AM AST
Where
San Sebastian County, 1.5 mi NW of San Sebastian to 1.45 mi NW of San Sebastian
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.336, -66.985

Flooding was reported at Calle Juan F. Cortes, next to the Presbyterian church.

Flood, San Sebastian

When
May 8, 4:18 PM AST to May 9, 3:00 AM AST
Where
San Sebastian County, 2.38 mi E of San Sebastian to 2.43 mi E of San Sebastian
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.317, -66.934

Flooding was reported at PR-111, intersection with Calle Pena.

Flood, San Sebastian

When
May 8, 4:23 PM AST to May 9, 3:00 AM AST
Where
San Sebastian County, 2.37 mi E of San Sebastian to 2.43 mi E of San Sebastian
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.317, -66.934

Flooding was reported at PR-111, intersection with Calle Pena.

Debris Flow, Arecibo

When
May 8, 4:23 PM AST to 6:00 PM AST
Where
Arecibo County, 5.12 mi WNW of Arecibo to 5.14 mi WNW of Arecibo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.459, -66.736

A landslide was affecting PR-651, close to Colegio La Milagrosa.

Flash Flood, San Sebastian

When
May 8, 4:33 PM AST
Where
San Sebastian County, 1.46 mi NW of San Sebastian to 1.52 mi WNW of San Sebastian
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.332, -66.988

A residential home was flooded in Tamarindo Street, behind the grocery shop Mr. Special.

Flood, San Sebastian

When
May 8, 4:46 PM AST
Where
San Sebastian County, 3.45 mi WNW of San Sebastian to 3.34 mi NW of San Sebastian
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.347, -67.014

Flood waters affected road PR-125, right by the baseball park.

Debris Flow, San Sebastian

When
May 8, 4:47 PM AST
Where
San Sebastian County, 1.6 mi NE of San Sebastian to 1.6 mi ENE of San Sebastian
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
18.333, -66.950

A landslide blocked the road in Salto Collazo near Carretera 111.

Flood, San Sebastian

When
May 8, 4:51 PM AST
Where
San Sebastian County, 3.21 mi NW of San Sebastian to 3.32 mi NW of San Sebastian
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
18.348, -67.009

PR-125 near Pista Atletica Pepiniana was affected by flooding.

Flash Flood, San German

When
May 8, 4:52 PM AST
Where
San German County, 3.35 mi NW of San German to 3.28 mi NW of San German
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.138, -67.062

A house on Road 393 was affected by flooding/water entering the house.

Flash Flood, San Sebastian

When
May 8, 5:00 PM AST
Where
San Sebastian County, 1.91 mi NW of San Sebastian to 1.59 mi NW of San Sebastian
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.340, -66.990

Several families were trapped due to flood waters in Barrio Pueblo Nuevo.

Debris Flow, Coamo

When
May 8, 5:33 PM AST
Where
Coamo County, 1.94 mi WSW of Coamo to 2.02 mi SW of Coamo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.065, -66.375

A landslide was reported on Road 14 near Sopa Grill Restaurant.

Flash Flood, Aguada

When
May 9, 7:45 AM AST to 9:00 AM AST
Where
Aguada County, 19.32 mi N of Aguada to 19.27 mi N of Aguada
Cause
Heavy Rain
Injuries
1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.399, -67.161

A person was trapped inside a car that was swept by the current of Rio Culebrinas, in the bridge of PR-115.

Flood, Hormigueros

When
May 9, 10:58 AM AST to 12:00 PM AST
Where
Hormigueros County, 2.57 mi NW of Hormigueros to 2.52 mi NW of Hormigueros
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.153, -67.151

Flooding was reported along PR-114 in Hormigueros.

Debris Flow, Jayuya

When
May 9, 2:00 PM AST to 3:00 PM AST
Where
Jayuya County, 2.97 mi N of Jayuya to 3.02 mi N of Jayuya
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.242, -66.572

A landslide was reported at PR-141, intersection with PR-530 in Barrio Mameyes.

Flood, Carolina

When
May 9, 2:32 PM AST to 5:15 PM AST
Where
Carolina County, 4.57 mi NNW of Carolina to 4.53 mi NNW of Carolina
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.427, -65.985

Flooding was reported in Calle Segovia, Vistamar. Reports from social media confirmed that the road was still passable, but with difficulty.

Flood, Camuy

When
May 9, 3:30 PM AST to 4:30 PM AST
Where
Camuy County, 4.13 mi S of Camuy to 4.2 mi S of Camuy
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.360, -66.855

Flooding was reported at PR-455, near Ferreteria El Pare. Emergency managers had to close the road, since it was impassable.

Flood, Camuy

When
May 9, 3:30 PM AST to 4:30 PM AST
Where
Camuy County, 1.2 mi S of Camuy to 1.73 mi SSE of Camuy
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.403, -66.847

Houses were being affected by flooding in Sector Echegaray, Barrio Quebrada. The community was close to Rio Camuy.

Debris Flow, Carolina

When
May 9, 3:45 PM AST to 5:00 PM AST
Where
Carolina County, 10.91 mi W of Carolina to 10.85 mi W of Carolina
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.375, -66.116

A mudslide was reported in Calle 4, Saint Just.

Flood, Manati

When
May 9, 4:00 PM AST to 11:45 PM AST
Where
Manati County, 1.04 mi NNE of Manati to 0.69 mi NNE of Manati
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.434, -66.474

Flooding was affecting PR-2, near Walgreens and Hyatt Hotel. The road was still passable, but with difficulty.

Flood, Manati

When
May 9, 4:00 PM AST to 11:45 PM AST
Where
Manati County, 1.02 mi NNW of Manati to 0.96 mi NNW of Manati
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.433, -66.488

Emergency managers reported flooding along PR-2, near Collage Convention Center. The road was still passable.

Flood, Manati

When
May 9, 4:30 PM AST to 11:45 PM AST
Where
Manati County, 1.29 mi WNW of Manati to 1.23 mi NW of Manati
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.429, -66.497

Flooding was reported at PR-2, Sector Cantera, in front of Dragon Chino Restaurant.

Flood, Aguas Buenas

When
May 9, 4:30 PM AST to 6:30 PM AST
Where
Aguas Buenas County, 2.26 mi NNW of Aguas Buenas to 2.4 mi NNW of Aguas Buenas
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
18.261, -66.132

Water went over a low level bridge, crossing in La Charca near La Charca Recreational Area.

Debris Flow, Vega Baja

When
May 9, 5:36 PM AST to 7:00 PM AST
Where
Vega Baja County, 4.78 mi S of Vega Baja to 4.93 mi S of Vega Baja
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.381, -66.379

A landslide was reported in Sector La Pica, Almirante Sur, Km 6.7.

Flood, Vega Alta

When
May 9, 6:10 PM AST to May 10, 12:00 AM AST
Where
Vega Alta County, 2.17 mi SW of Vega Alta to 2.5 mi SSW of Vega Alta
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.398, -66.354

Flooding was reported at PR-620, sector Fatima. The water was over low-elevated areas on the road, and the road was closed since it was impassable.

Flood, Guaynabo

When
May 10, 2:28 PM AST to 4:45 PM AST
Where
Guaynabo County, 9.19 mi NW of Guaynabo to 9.17 mi NW of Guaynabo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Airplane Pilot
Coordinates
18.435, -66.116

Flooding was reported in 19 Avenue La Palma.

Flood, San Juan

When
May 10, 2:42 PM AST to 4:15 PM AST
Where
San Juan County, 3.14 mi WNW of San Juan to 2.7 mi WNW of San Juan
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.402, -66.092

Calle 13 in Caparra Terrace was affected by urban floods.

Flood, San Juan

When
May 10, 2:42 PM AST to 4:15 PM AST
Where
San Juan County, 3.14 mi WNW of San Juan to 2.7 mi WNW of San Juan
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.402, -66.092

Calle 13 in Caparra Terrace was affected by urban floods.

Flood, Guaynabo

When
May 10, 2:50 PM AST to 4:45 PM AST
Where
Guaynabo County, 9.28 mi NW of Guaynabo to 9.23 mi NW of Guaynabo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
18.433, -66.120

A social media post showed flooding in the roads adjacent to the Municipal Cemetery in Amelia, Guaynabo.

Flash Flood, San Juan

When
May 10, 3:09 PM AST to 4:45 PM AST
Where
San Juan County, 1.51 mi NW of San Juan
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
18.397, -66.064

Calle 20 in Pueblo Nuevo, San Juan was completely flooded, affecting several houses.

Flood, Hatillo

When
May 10, 3:10 PM AST to 4:00 PM AST
Where
Hatillo County, 0.69 mi NE of Hatillo to 0.57 mi NE of Hatillo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
18.428, -66.794

A report received by the public indicated that runoff was affecting PR-130, towards Campo Alegre in Hatillo.

Flood, Florida

When
May 10, 3:20 PM AST to 4:00 PM AST
Where
Florida County, 0.83 mi NNW of Florida to 0.8 mi NNW of Florida
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
18.361, -66.555

Flooding was reported at Calle Girasol, Urb. Las Flores.

Flood, Arecibo

When
May 10, 4:05 PM AST to 6:00 PM AST
Where
Arecibo County, 2.44 mi WSW of Arecibo to 1.99 mi W of Arecibo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
18.410, -66.706

Flooding was affecting Barrio Hato Viejo.

Flash Flood, Morovis

When
May 10, 4:10 PM AST to 5:45 PM AST
Where
Morovis County, 1.59 mi NW of Morovis to 1.08 mi N of Morovis
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.339, -66.434

A house was being affected by flooding from Quebrada Torres in Torrecillas.

Flash Flood, Hatillo

When
May 10, 4:19 PM AST to 6:00 PM AST
Where
Hatillo County, 4.87 mi NNE of Hatillo to 4.74 mi NNE of Hatillo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
18.483, -66.768

Several cars were stranded due to flooding at PR-2, near the Advance Auto Parts Store.

Flood, Arecibo

When
May 10, 4:24 PM AST to 6:45 PM AST
Where
Arecibo County, 6.62 mi WNW of Arecibo to 6.61 mi WNW of Arecibo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.468, -66.757

Calle 24 in Arecibo was affected by flooding.

Flood, Arecibo

When
May 10, 4:24 PM AST to 6:45 PM AST
Where
Arecibo County, 5.38 mi WNW of Arecibo to 5.36 mi WNW of Arecibo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
18.457, -66.742

Flooding along Calle Aragon, near Parque Educativo Seguridad en el Transito, was reported.

Flood, Arecibo

When
May 10, 4:25 PM AST to 6:00 PM AST
Where
Arecibo County, 8.15 mi WNW of Arecibo to 8.16 mi WNW of Arecibo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.485, -66.774

PR-2, near Plaza del Norte, was impassable to due flooding.

Flash Flood, Guaynabo

When
May 10, 5:00 PM AST to 6:00 PM AST
Where
Guaynabo County, 9.19 mi NW of Guaynabo to 9.16 mi NW of Guaynabo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
18.435, -66.116

Several houses were affected by flooding at Calle del Parque, Avenida Palma Real in Amelia.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

EventDateAgeSexWhereKind
Flash Flood, San Sebastian2024-05-0828MaleIn WaterDirect

What these are

Debris Flow
A fast-moving slurry of mud, rock and debris, usually on a slope soaked by heavy rain or stripped by a fire.
Flash Flood
Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Flood
Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1184370, 1184371, 1184372, 1184373, 1184374, 1184376, 1184377, 1184381, 1184385, 1184389, 1184391, 1184392, 1184393, 1184394, 1184395, 1184396, 1184399, 1184401, 1184406, 1184404, 1184411, 1184412, 1184413, 1184415, 1184417, 1184418, 1184419, 1184420, 1184425, 1184426, 1184427, 1184428, 1184429, 1184430, 1184432, 1184435, 1184437, 1184438, 1184442, 1184491, and more.