Tropical Storm Emily developed of a broad rotation tropical wave that moved off of the African coast early in the week of July 24, 2011 and gradually traveled across the tropical Atlantic Ocean. Based largely on a report from Hurricane Hunter aircraft that a well-defined center had formed 50 miles west-southwest of Dominica (15.2N, 62.0W) the National Hurricane Center named the storm and issued the first advisory for Emily at 730 PM AST (2330 UTC) on Monday, August 1, 2011. It was moving west at 17 mph. A tropical storm warning was then issued for Puerto Rico, Vieques and Culebra, and a tropical storm watch was issued for the U.S. Virgin Islands
Tropical Storm Emily passed near 120 miles south of Ponce during the morning of August 3rd. Outer rain bands associated with the storm produced numerous showers with strong gusty winds across Puerto Rico. The highest wind gust directly recorded was 48 mph at 400 am AST on August 3 (0800 UTC) at the La Parguera Lajas, as Emily was near its closest point to the island.The most affected areas were the southeast and southwest sections of Puerto Rico were 6-10 inches of rain were reported. The heavy rainfall resulted in many mud slides across Puerto Rico, especially where the heaviest rain occurred. Mud slides were reported to block or partially block roads in the eastern municipalities of Canovanas, Fajardo, Ceiba, Naguabo, Las Piedras, Yabucoa, Juncos, Caguas, San Lorenzo, Guayama, Patillas, while the La Plata River flooded portions of Dorado and Toa Baja. Also, trees were blown down in Humacao and Luquillo. Over the western portion of the island flooded roads occurred in Cabo Rojo, Hormigueros, Lajas, Maricao, and Yauco, and a few mud slides also occurred. Trees were reported blown over in San German, Adjuntas, and Utuado.

Flash Flood in YAUCO, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 12:08:00 to 03-AUG-11 21:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: YAUCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Rio Loco was reported out of its banks at Road PR-368.

Debris Flow in EASTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 07:23:00 to 03-AUG-11 07:23:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Road 1, Km 37 at Barrio Beatriz in the municipality was reported impassable due to mudslides.

Flash Flood in NAGUABO, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 05:13:00 to 03-AUG-11 14:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: NAGUABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rio Blanco was reported out of its banks affecting Road 31 in the municipality of Naguabo. One person was rescued.

Flash Flood in FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO
From 01-AUG-11 05:12:00 to 01-AUG-11 13:44:00 (AST-4)
Location: FAJARDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Management oficials reported Road 3 with intersection with Road 53 impassabale due to Rio Fajardo out of its banks.

Flash Flood in SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
From 01-AUG-11 12:31:00 to 01-AUG-11 14:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: SAN JUAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Rio Puerto Nuevo was reported out of its banks.

Debris Flow in PONCE AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 01-AUG-11 12:18:00 to 01-AUG-11 12:18:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A downed power pole was reported at Barrio Collores, El Trueno sector in the municipality of Juana Diaz.

Flash Flood in FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 06:06:00 to 03-AUG-11 13:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: FAJARDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Marcelino Gotay, General Valero and Conquistador roads were reported impassable.

Debris Flow in SAN JUAN AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 11:18:00 to 03-AUG-11 11:18:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees downed were reported at Urb. Bay View in the municipality of Catano.

Flood in TOA BAJA, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 10:14:00 to 03-AUG-11 13:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: TOA BAJA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some flooding was reported at Barrio Candelaria in the municipality of Toa Baja.

Debris Flow in SOUTHWEST, PUERTO RICO
From 01-AUG-11 05:30:00 to 01-AUG-11 05:30:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A downed tree affected a house located at street 4, Urb. Santa Juanita in the municipality of Guanica.

Debris Flow in PONCE AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 07:26:00 to 03-AUG-11 07:26:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Downed trees were reported at Barrio Hatillo, Higuera and Toa Vaca close to road 150 in the municipality of Villalba.

Debris Flow in PONCE AND VICINITY, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 05:30:00 to 03-AUG-11 05:30:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A downed tree fell over power lines at Barrio Ferran in the municipality of Ponce.

Flash Flood in CATANO, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 11:11:00 to 03-AUG-11 14:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: CATANO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roads PR-869,PR-5 and Cucharillas street, Ramal 22 were reported flooded.

Debris Flow in WESTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 06:11:00 to 03-AUG-11 06:11:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A downed tree was reported near a gas station, which made road 123 impassable in the municipality of Adjuntas.

Flash Flood in NAGUABO, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 11:36:00 to 03-AUG-11 14:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: NAGUABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Rio Blanco was reported out of its banks.

Flash Flood in CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 06:23:00 to 03-AUG-11 06:23:00 (AST-4)
Location: CAGUAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Road 1 near Barrio Beatriz in Caguas was reported impassable.

Flash Flood in PATILLAS, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 05:12:00 to 03-AUG-11 13:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: PATILLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rio Marin in Patillas was reported overflowing its banks.

Flash Flood in GUAYANILLA, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 12:22:00 to 03-AUG-11 21:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: GUAYANILLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Rio Macana at barrio Quebrada Honda was reported out of its banks.

Flash Flood in PATILLAS, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 06:23:00 to 03-AUG-11 13:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: PATILLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Road 181 in the municipality of Patillas was reported impassable.

Flash Flood in FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 06:23:00 to 03-AUG-11 13:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: FAJARDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Road 974 and 976 in Fajardo were reported impassable.

Debris Flow in SOUTHEAST, PUERTO RICO
From 03-AUG-11 07:22:00 to 03-AUG-11 07:22:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A mudslide was reported at Road 3 Km 91.4, Barrio Candelario in the municipality of Humacao.