A frontal boundary draped across northern Puerto Rico producing persistent light to moderate showers which resulted in significant rainfall accumulations across much of the northern half and the eastern section of Puerto Rico. Most of the reported flooding could be categorized as urban and small stream flooding while the most significant river impacts were experienced along the Rio Cibuco, Rio Espiriu Santo and the Rio Fajardo.

Flood in SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
From 13-JAN-10 17:15:00 to 14-JAN-10 12:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: SAN JUAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding of roads and streets was reported along many sectors of San Juan and adjacent municipalities in association to a frontal boundary that became stationary. The heaviest rainfall fell in the Santurce area of San Juan. Some stranded cars and flooded homes were reported.

Flash Flood in VEGA ALTA, PUERTO RICO
From 13-JAN-10 21:53:00 to 13-JAN-10 23:53:00 (AST-4)
Location: VEGA ALTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

River Cibuco overflowed its banks along road 620 in the Candelaria sector of Vega Alta.

Flood in VEGA ALTA, PUERTO RICO
From 15-JAN-10 10:25:00 to 15-JAN-10 16:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: VEGA ALTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Road 620 from the Maricao sector to the Fatima sector of Vega Alta was reported flooded. Rivers Cibuco and Mavilla were also reported approaching bankfull.

Flood in VEGA ALTA, PUERTO RICO
From 15-JAN-10 16:20:00 to 15-JAN-10 22:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: VEGA ALTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roads 620 and 647 in Vega Alta remain closed due to flooding.

Flood in VEGA ALTA, PUERTO RICO
From 15-JAN-10 15:30:00 to 15-JAN-10 22:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: VEGA ALTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Road 676 in Sector Bajuras was closed due to flooding.

Flood in LOIZA, PUERTO RICO
From 15-JAN-10 15:30:00 to 15-JAN-10 16:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: LOIZA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Loiza river flood waters were eroding parts of road 951.

Debris Flow in SAN JUAN AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 15-JAN-10 15:30:00 to 15-JAN-10 15:30:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Mudslides with rocks were reported along road 941 in Barrio La Gloria. A rock fell into road 181 in sector Dos Bocas in Trujillo Alto.

Heavy Rain in BARCELONETA, PUERTO RICO
From 14-JAN-10 18:00:00 to 14-JAN-10 20:45:00 (AST-4)
Location: BARCELONETA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Road 140 in Barrio catanito flooded due to heavy rains.

Heavy Rain in VEGA BAJA, PUERTO RICO
From 15-JAN-10 00:00:00 to 15-JAN-10 08:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: VEGA BAJA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Route 160 along Highway 2 in Almirante Norte was impassable due to high water.

Flash Flood in FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO
From 14-JAN-10 18:00:00 to 14-JAN-10 20:45:00 (AST-4)
Location: FAJARDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fajardo river overflowed its banks and flooded portions of the road intersecting highway 3 and highway 53 in Fajardo.

Flash Flood in CATANO, PUERTO RICO
From 14-JAN-10 17:28:00 to 14-JAN-10 17:28:00 (AST-4)
Location: CATANO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight to ten families were evacuated from their homes due to flash flooding near the Juana Matos sector, Puente Blanco and Cucharillas.