Tropical storm Dean formed from a tropical wave in the vicinity of  the Virgin Islands on Wednesday August 22.  The storm moved northwest to north of Puerto Rico during the day and Thursday morning while weakening.  Its major effects over Puerto Rico was flooding. The most affected areas were the east and south sections of  Puerto Rico where widespread flooding were reported.  Two bridges collapsed, one in Juana Diaz and another in Guayama. A street in  Ponce collapsed.  Around 1,320 homes were reported flooded and a number of highways were reported underwater over the south and east sections. In addition, the heavy rains left various towns without electrical power and water and 132 persons in shelters Thursday morning.  An incident occurred in Naguabo where an automobile with four persons on board was swept by a swollen stream, but the occupants were rescued later unharmed. Others incidents occurred in Penuelas and Carolina where the heavy rains caused two tarpaulin or vinyl lined roofs to collapse. Two persons suffered minor injuries in Penuelas.  Rainfall reports showed between 8 to more than 12 inches of  rain in a 24 hour period. The largest amounts were observed in Salinas with 12.70 inches, San Lorenzo 9.78 inches, Ponce 8.99 inches and Coamo with 8.00 inches. Maximum sustained wind observed at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan was 23 mph at 749 pm on August 22 and a peak gust of 30 mph at 748 pm. Maximum sustained wind at Ceiba Naval Station Roosevelt Roads was 31mph at 218 pm on August 22 and a peak gust of 36 mph     at 217 pm.

Tropical Storm in CENTRAL INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 22-AUG-01 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 06:00:00 (AST)
Property damage: 200K
Crop damage: 200K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in CULEBRA, PUERTO RICO
From 22-AUG-01 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 06:00:00 (AST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in SAN JUAN AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 22-AUG-01 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 06:00:00 (AST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 22-AUG-01 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 06:00:00 (AST)
Property damage: 3M
Crop damage: 1.2M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in WESTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 22-AUG-01 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 06:00:00 (AST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in NORTH CENTRAL, PUERTO RICO
From 22-AUG-01 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 06:00:00 (AST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in NORTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 22-AUG-01 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 06:00:00 (AST)
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in NORTHWEST, PUERTO RICO
From 22-AUG-01 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 06:00:00 (AST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in PONCE AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 22-AUG-01 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 06:00:00 (AST)
Property damage: 2M
Crop damage: 700K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in VIEQUES, PUERTO RICO
From 22-AUG-01 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 06:00:00 (AST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in SOUTHWEST, PUERTO RICO
From 22-AUG-01 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 06:00:00 (AST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in MAYAGUEZ AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 22-AUG-01 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 06:00:00 (AST)
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Tropical Storm in EASTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 22-AUG-01 12:00:00 to 23-AUG-01 06:00:00 (AST)
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER