During the three day period of September 21-23, 2008, parts of Puerto Rico suffered from one of the most catastrophic flooding events of the season to date. The flooding affected many municipalities island wide.  The torrential rainfall resulted in severe flooding to rivers, streams, and roads, causing sinkholes, land/mudslides, and structural collapses mainly across the southern half of the island.  Specifically, the heaviest rainfall, and most severe effects, occurred across the municipalities of Cabo Rojo, Guayama, Humacao, Patillas, Ponce, and Yabucoa, where in some locations, totals approaching 30 inches of rainfall fell in a three-day period, ending at 8 am Tuesday, September 23, 2008.The heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding were a direct result of a large tropical disturbance that moved slowly west across the island.  On occasion, tropical disturbances may develop into tropical depressions and, upon further intensification, get named by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) as a tropical storm and/or hurricane. While the National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan and the NHC closely monitored the system for possible organization into a named storm, multiple reconnaissance flights flown through the disturbance revealed no closed, low-level, surface circulation, which was needed to satisfy the definition of a tropical depression.  It was not until 5 pm Thursday, September 25, 2008 when the system, located about 380 miles north northwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico, was named Tropical Storm Kyle. The strongest effects of the tropical disturbance were first felt in Puerto Rico on Sunday, September 21, 2008.  The most intense rainfall occurred in the 24-hour period starting at 8 am Sunday, September 21, 2008 through 8 am Monday, September 22, 2008, with the highest rainfall rates occurring during the overnight hours from sunset on Sunday to sunrise on Monday.  The largest rainfall amounts for the 24-hour period ending 8 am Monday, September 22, 2008  were 22.03 inches in Patillas, 20.00 inches in Guayama, 16.00 inches in Cabo Rojo, 14.83 inches in Yabucoa, and 10.81 inches in Ponce.  For the combined three-day period, some of these numbers increase further with 29.83 inches in Patillas, 21.86 inches in Yabucoa, 20.52 inches in Ponce, and 17.82 inches in Cabo Rojo.  Lesser, but just as significant, amounts, ranging from 5-15 inches of rain, fell across much of the island.  The torrential rainfall seen across the island was immediately seen across the extensive river network in Puerto Rico.  Some rivers, including the Rio Gurabo, saw water levels rise in excess of 25 feet in less than 12 hours.  Parts of the island that were spared the worst of the rain include the northern and northwestern coast, were only moderate rain showers were experienced.  The total rainfall amounts recorded from this event are unique in that the 29.83 inches seen in Patillas exceeds the weekly total rainfall of 27.13 inches measured in Juana Diaz during the October 1985 flood event.  The 24-hour rainfall totals ending at 8 am Monday, September 22, 2008, which encompassed parts of the southeastern section of the island, including the municipalities of Patillas and Guayama, exceeded 200-year 24-hour rainfall totals.  Specifically for Patillas, the recorded rainfall amount approaches the 500-year 24-hour rainfall totals.  Along the southwestern section of the island, Cabo Rojo���s 24 hour rainfall also exceeded the 100-year return period. Across the southern municipalities of Puerto Rico, Ponce and Yauco���s 24-hour rainfall rates exceeded the 10-year 24-hour rainfall totals, Juana Diaz exceeded the 25-year rainfall totals, and Yabucoa, along the southeast coast, exceeded the 25-year rainfall totals. The resultant flooding had considerable effects on the local population. Six fatalities were reported, three direct deaths due to drowning, and 3 indirect heart attack deaths related to stress induced flooding. An estimated 630 people in the affected areas were evacuated to shelters. In addition to structural damage caused by the flood waters, agricultural damage was sustained by coffee, plantains, and other minor crops, damage was preliminarily estimated at 23 million. In response to the significant flooding, federal authorities issued a disaster declaration for portions of the island.

Flash Flood in SAN JUAN AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 18:50:00 to 21-SEP-08 22:50:00 (AST-4)
Location: SAN JUAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported along route 66, Villa Fontana, Valle Arriba Heights, La Marina at Los Angeles, Country Club, and Vista Mar in Carolina.

Flash Flood in SAN JUAN AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 18:00:00 to 21-SEP-08 22:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: SAN JUAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Parcelas Hill Brother, Barriada San Jose, Baldrich, Dos Pinos, Villa Andalucia, Paris Street, Barrio Obrero, and Villa Palmeras in San Juan.

Flash Flood in NORTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 17:47:00 to 21-SEP-08 21:47:00 (AST-4)
Location: NAGUABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported along Highway 31 in Naguabo.

Flash Flood in EASTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 22:52:00 to 22-SEP-08 02:52:00 (AST-4)
Location: JUNCOS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Brisas del Prado, Olympic Ville, Palma Royale, La Estancia, in Las Piedras. One car driver was swept away by the current as he attempted to cross a flooded bridge along road 917 in Las Piedras.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 16:21:00 to 21-SEP-08 20:21:00 (AST-4)
Location: MAUNABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Barrio Columbia, Barrio Las Lizas, and along roads 759 and 578, in Maunabo. A person was overtaken by flood waters at Barrio Palo Seco and drowned when he suffered a heart attack while attempting to cross a flooded bridge.

Flood in SOUTHWEST, PUERTO RICO
From 22-SEP-08 07:28:00 to 22-SEP-08 14:28:00 (AST-4)
Location: CABO ROJO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported Barrio Monte Grande, roads 101, 102, 103, Bello Horizonte, Puerto Real, and Finquitas Betances in Cabo Rojo.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 16:01:00 to 21-SEP-08 20:01:00 (AST-4)
Location: YABUCOA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Barrio Juan Martinez along road 901, Barrio Limones along road 902, at Sector Los Colobos and in the neighborhoods of Jardines and Brisas de Yabucoa.

Flood in PONCE AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 22-SEP-08 07:24:00 to 23-SEP-08 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: PONCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported in the following sectors of Ponce, La Lula, Highway 1 in front of Mercedita Airport, Madrigal, Barrio Los Chinos, and Barrio Tamarindo. A 29 yer old person was overtaken by the flood waters of River Portuguez a he attempted to cross a low bridge on foot during the late morning of Tuesday September 23, along road 505, at Barrio Las Yucas in the municipality of Ponce.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 19:06:00 to 21-SEP-08 23:06:00 (AST-4)
Location: ARROYO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Barriada San Felipe, Jardines de Lafayette, and Las Mininas in Arroyo.

Flash Flood in EASTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 19:24:00 to 21-SEP-08 23:24:00 (AST-4)
Location: JUNCOS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Barrio Canta Gallo along road 189, Villa Graciela, and Barrio Mamey in Juncos.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 19:30:00 to 21-SEP-08 23:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: GUAYAMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Barrio Olimpo, Barrio Machete along road 744, Villa Capo along road 179 in Guayama. One resident of was swept underneath an automobile by the river Guamani currents and drowned. Another person suffered a heart attack as he was bailing flood water out of his home.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 20:10:00 to 22-SEP-08 00:10:00 (AST-4)
Location: ARROYO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported in Residencial Isidro, Jardines de Lafayette, Arizona street, Morse street along road 167, Las Mininas, Barrio Yaurel along road 753, and Barrio Pitahaya in Arroyo.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 20:30:00 to 22-SEP-08 00:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: ARROYO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported along road 54 junction with road 748, Los Algarrobos, Barrio Olimpo El Cristo Rey, Vives, Barriada Blondet, Barrio Cimarrona and Barrio Mosquito in Guayama.

Flash Flood in SAN JUAN AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 20:36:00 to 22-SEP-08 00:36:00 (AST-4)
Location: SAN JUAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Chardon street, Barriada Bitumul, and Barriada Figueroa in San Juan.

Flash Flood in PONCE AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 21:56:00 to 22-SEP-08 01:56:00 (AST-4)
Location: PONCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Coto Laurel in Ponce.

Heavy Rain in PONCE AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 22:15:00 to 22-SEP-08 02:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: JUANA DIAZ
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Barrio Pastillo Prieto, and at Camino Real along road 149 in Juana Diaz.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 13:35:00 to 21-SEP-08 17:35:00 (AST-4)
Location: SALINAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A home patio at barrio Las Ochenta in Salinas was reported flooded.

Flash Flood in PONCE AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 14:21:00 to 21-SEP-08 18:21:00 (AST-4)
Location: SANTA ISABEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Paso Seco, number 3 street in Santa Isabel.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 16:11:00 to 21-SEP-08 20:11:00 (AST-4)
Location: MAUNABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Barrio Calabazas and and Barrio Jacanas in Yabucoa.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 15:50:00 to 21-SEP-08 19:50:00 (AST-4)
Location: PATILLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Barrio Los Pollos along road 757, Barrio Dajaos, Recio, Lamboglia and Guardarraya in the municipality of Patillas.

Flash Flood in EASTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 15:24:00 to 21-SEP-08 19:24:00 (AST-4)
Location: GURABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Barrio Jaguar and Rincon in the municipality of Gurabo.

Flash Flood in EASTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 15:44:00 to 21-SEP-08 19:44:00 (AST-4)
Location: SAN LORENZO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Barrio Espino, Barriada Roosevelt, and at Vistas de San Lorenzo.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 16:23:00 to 21-SEP-08 20:23:00 (AST-4)
Location: ARROYO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Palmas 2, and along roads 637 and 638 in the municipality of Arroyo.

Flash Flood in NORTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 18:06:00 to 21-SEP-08 22:06:00 (AST-4)
Location: HUMACAO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Barrio Junquillo, Villa Oriente, Extension Roig, Los Rosales, Buena Vista, Ciudad Cristiana, San Antonio, Mansiones del Caribe, and Villas del Rio, Punta Santiago along road 3, and Parque Industrial in Humacao.

Flash Flood in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 17:32:00 to 21-SEP-08 21:32:00 (AST-4)
Location: PATILLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding was reported at Barrio Los Rios, Mamey, La Providencia, and Sector La Linea in Patillas.

Heavy Rain in SOUTHWEST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 23:29:00 to 22-SEP-08 03:29:00 (AST-4)
Location: LAJAS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported along road 117 near Puente de la LLave de Oro in Lajas. An automobile was reported trapped by flood waters.

Heavy Rain in NORTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 23:28:00 to 22-SEP-08 03:28:00 (AST-4)
Location: CANOVANAS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Campo Rico along road 185, and at Cubuy along road 186 in Canovanas.

Heavy Rain in SOUTHWEST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 22:18:00 to 22-SEP-08 02:18:00 (AST-4)
Location: GUANICA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Barrio Arenas in Guanica.

Heavy Rain in SOUTHWEST, PUERTO RICO
From 22-SEP-08 00:33:00 to 22-SEP-08 04:33:00 (AST-4)
Location: LAJAS
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A home was reported at Jardines de Lajas.

Heavy Rain in SOUTHWEST, PUERTO RICO
From 22-SEP-08 03:43:00 to 22-SEP-08 03:43:00 (AST-4)
Location: LAJAS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Barrio La Parguera and Parcelas Maguayo in Lajas.

Flash Flood in PONCE AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 22-SEP-08 04:13:00 to 22-SEP-08 08:13:00 (AST-4)
Location: PONCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported in the following sectors of Ponce, Extension Punto Oro, Punta Diamante, Las Americas Housing, Santa Teresita, Vista Mar, Playa de Ponce, Barrio Magueyes, Villa Esperanza, El Madrigal, Villa Grillasca, Barrio Salistral, Perla del Sur, Barrio Rio Chiquito, Machuelo Avenue, and Mariani. Several homes were reported flooded.

Flash Flood in PONCE AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 22-SEP-08 04:07:00 to 22-SEP-08 08:07:00 (AST-4)
Location: YAUCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported in sevral sectors of Guayanilla, Barrio Playa Calle Principal, Sector Playita, near Las Cucharas,  and along road 382 in Guayanilla.

Heavy Rain in SOUTHWEST, PUERTO RICO
From 22-SEP-08 04:32:00 to 22-SEP-08 08:32:00 (AST-4)
Location: GUANICA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Barrio Puig and Barrio Arenas in Guanica.

Heavy Rain in SOUTHWEST, PUERTO RICO
From 22-SEP-08 04:35:00 to 22-SEP-08 08:35:00 (AST-4)
Location: CABO ROJO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at Combate El Faro Sector, Reparto San Salvador, Villa Milagros, Boqueron Villas, El Corozo, Barrio Monte Grande, Las Palmas, and along road 3301, 102 and 103 in Cabo Rojo.

Flash Flood in PONCE AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 22-SEP-08 03:39:00 to 22-SEP-08 07:39:00 (AST-4)
Location: GUAYANILLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A river was reported overflowing its banks at Barrio Saliente Ceboruco in Penuelas. Flooding was reported at Barrio Caracoles 2 Calle Principal and at Sector Pueblito.

Flash Flood in PONCE AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 22-SEP-08 03:25:00 to 22-SEP-08 07:25:00 (AST-4)
Location: YAUCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooded homes were reported at Barrio Cafetal and Hacienda Florida in Yauco.

Flash Flood in NORTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 21-SEP-08 17:07:00 to 21-SEP-08 21:07:00 (AST-4)
Location: HUMACAO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported along road 3 in Candelero, Barrio Junquillo, in front of Walmart, Barrio Buena Vista and Pasto Viejo, and San Antonio neighborhood in Humacao.