Widespread flooding continued across the north and north central zone of Puerto Rico. Over 200 homes were flooded in 12 municipalities from the northeast through the north central. The most impacted municipalities were San Juan with 83 flooded homes mainly in Barrio Obrero, Vega Baja with 60 flooded homes, Vega Alta with 27 flooded homes, Toa Alta with 10 flooded homes, and Catano with 9 flooded homes. The hardest hit areas in received 3 day rainfall totals that were between 6 and 8 inches. Highway, street and urban flooding was widespread across the entire region with some serious flooding in Barrio Carrizales in Arecibo, Barrio Sabana Hoyos in Vega Baja and Barrio Obrero in San Juan.  In Barrio Algarrobo, Vega Baja, as a result of flooding along the Cibuco River, twenty families were stranded as floods created huge sinkholes along access roads. The Government of Puerto Rico declared a State of Emergency for the municipalities of San Juan, Vega Baja and Arecibo due to the rains from April 21-25.

Flood in NORTH CENTRAL, PUERTO RICO
From 24-APR-07 08:45:00 to 24-APR-07 12:45:00 (AST-4)
Location: VEGA ALTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

River Rio Cibuco was reported out of its banks.

Flood in NORTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 24-APR-07 08:55:00 to 24-APR-07 12:55:00 (AST-4)
Location: LOIZA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two homes were reported flooded at Villa Batata sector in Loiza.

Flood in NORTH CENTRAL, PUERTO RICO
From 24-APR-07 21:03:00 to 24-APR-07 23:03:00 (AST-4)
Location: ARECIBO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Home and street flooding was reported at Costa del Atlantico, Parcelas Rodriguez Olmo, and Reparto Regional. Roads 681 at Barrio Islote, 653 at Barrio Barrancas, and at Barrio Santana in the Arecibo municipality. Seven people were in shelters.

Heavy Rain in NORTH CENTRAL, PUERTO RICO
From 24-APR-07 22:31:00 to 25-APR-07 01:31:00 (AST-4)
Location: BARCELONETA
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three flooded homes were reported along road 681 in Barceloneta.

Heavy Rain in EASTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 24-APR-07 18:40:00 to 24-APR-07 20:40:00 (AST-4)
Location: CAGUAS
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A flooded home was reported along road 156 at Barrio Canabon, Pozo Dulce sector.

Debris Flow in NORTH CENTRAL, PUERTO RICO
From 24-APR-07 19:49:00 to 24-APR-07 19:49:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A landslide was reported along Highway 2 at Barrio Espinoza, Laguna Uno sector in Dorado.

Heavy Rain in NORTH CENTRAL, PUERTO RICO
From 24-APR-07 20:13:00 to 24-APR-07 22:13:00 (AST-4)
Location: MANATI
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooded homes were reported along road 682 at Barrio Guayaney, at Parcelas Marques in Manati. Highway 2 flooded in front of ASG building.

Flash Flood in NORTH CENTRAL, PUERTO RICO
From 24-APR-07 20:20:00 to 24-APR-07 23:20:00 (AST-4)
Location: VEGA ALTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A car and its occupants were overtaken by a strong current and flood waters along Highway 2 in front of the Vega Alta CDT. Homes were reported flooded in Santa Rita and in  Abra Williams sector in Vega Alta.

Flood in NORTH CENTRAL, PUERTO RICO
From 24-APR-07 18:46:00 to 25-APR-07 01:46:00 (AST-4)
Location: VEGA BAJA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood water levels were reported rising at La Granja area which prompted a family to evacuate their home. Heavy rain and rising water levels were reported at Tortuguero. Flooded homes were reported at Parc Amadeo, Villa Pinares, Barrio Rio Abajo, Barrio Algarrobo, Brazilia, Jardines de Vega Baja, Tortuguero sector 4 calles, and Ojo de Agua sector. Road 137 at Highway 2 intersection was impassable. A car and its occupants were overtaken by floodwaters at Alturas de Vega Baja.

Heavy Rain in SAN JUAN AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 24-APR-07 20:06:00 to 24-APR-07 22:06:00 (AST-4)
Location: TOA BAJA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooded homes were reported along Highway 2 at the Candelaria Sector of Toa Baja. Flooded roads were reported in Barrio Campanilla and near the Virgencita intersection.

Flood in NORTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 24-APR-07 07:21:00 to 24-APR-07 11:21:00 (AST-4)
Location: CANOVANAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding was reported in the community of Villa Hugo in Canovanas. Two homes were reported flooded in San Isidro.