Hurricane Maria was a catastrophic category 4 hurricane which devastated the island of Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017. Maximum sustained winds of 175 mph as it was approaching the county warning area. The direction was towards the west northwest with the eye clipping Saint Croix and Vieques. The hurricane then made landfall in the municipality of Yabucoa in mainland PR at 6:15 am AST with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph. The center of the storm traversed diagonally through mainland Puerto Rico exiting across the northwest municipalities in the early afternoon hours. Extreme winds  were observed across most of mainland Puerto Rico, Vieques, and Saint Croix with catastrophic flooding observed across many areas in mainland Puerto Rico.
During a preliminary survey of areas along the path of Hurricane Maria���s center, it was evident that catastrophic damage had occurred. Maria���s strong winds spread large amounts of debris across the entire area. All full trees were defoliated, and those that were not, were snapped or uprooted by Maria���s strong winds and lost medium to large branches. During the interview process, stories and images were particularly similar. Numerous locals reported that they felt the ground and their houses shaking, while most were amazed by the force of the unprecedented strong winds that not only transformed their surroundings but also their lives. Although most structures across the island are built using concrete as the main material, countless homes and buildings sustained some type of structural damage. If not blown off, non-concrete roofs suffered some type of damage. Nearly all commercial signs, fences, and canopies were destroyed, including large digital high definition boards. The last time that Puerto Rico experienced a category 4 or stronger hurricane was back on 1928 with Hurricane San Felipe II.  Maria was the strongest hurricane to make landfall in mainland Puerto Rico since Hurricane Felipe II in 1928, a category 5 storm.
The NOAA estimate of damage in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to Maria is 90 billion dollars.
Death toll from hurricane Maria at the moment of this report is highly uncertain. The official number stands at 65 deaths. 20 of these deaths occurred during the hurricane. The other 45 deaths occurred in the aftermath of the hurricane. From these 45 deaths, there were four (4) people which died due to heart attack,  three (3) due to lack of respiratory aid and three more (3) people due to lack of medical supplies. In addition two (2) deaths were due to suicides. One person (1) died when a tree fell over his car while driving. As of late November 2017, there were three (3) confirmed deaths from leptospirosis. One person (1) died during hurricane preparations. One women (1) died when she fell from her wheel chair. Her house was flooded, and she drowned.
The reasons of the remainder of the deaths are unknown at the moment of this publication.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in EASTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 11:00:00 to 20-SEP-17 23:00:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Municipality of Comerio-Road 779 obstructed towards Polomas.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in EASTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 11:00:00 to 20-SEP-17 23:00:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Municipality of Comerio-Road 156 obstructed in Barrio Dona Elenoa Sector El Higuero by Electrical Wires.

Flash Flood in COAMO, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 06:02:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: COAMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Coamo went out of its banks.

Flash Flood in COROZAL, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 06:29:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: COROZAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Cibuco went out of its banks.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in CENTRAL INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 11:00:00 to 20-SEP-17 23:00:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Municipality of Corozal-Bridge collapsed on road 164 in Barrio Nuevo.

Flash Flood in AGUAS BUENAS, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 05:12:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: AGUAS BUENAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain associated to hurricane Maria resulted in mudslides and rockslides.

Flash Flood in TOA BAJA, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 06:00:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: TOA BAJA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 2.50B
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Rio de la Plata went out of its banks producing catastrophic flooding across Toa Baja municipality. Nine people were confirmed dead due to flooding water associated with the river.

Flash Flood in VEGA ALTA, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 06:00:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: VEGA ALTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Rio de la Plata went out of its banks. One person was confirmed dead when he was trying to cross road PR-690 in bicycle.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in CENTRAL INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 11:00:00 to 20-SEP-17 23:00:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Municipality of Corozal-Communications to Barrios Mana, Palmarito, and Maguelles cutoff.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in CENTRAL INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 11:00:00 to 20-SEP-17 23:00:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Municipality of Corozal-Road 802 impassable to vehicles.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in CENTRAL INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 11:00:00 to 20-SEP-17 23:00:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Municipality of Corozal-Bridge collapsed on Road 152 at marker KM 19.0.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in CENTRAL INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 11:00:00 to 20-SEP-17 23:00:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Municipality of Corozal-Roads 159, 164, and 803 obstructed with loosen earth and cement posts. Heavy Machinery was needed to remove this debris and clear roadways.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in CENTRAL INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 11:00:00 to 20-SEP-17 23:00:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Municipality of Corozal-Road 568 washed out in Barrio Maguelles.

Flash Flood in GUAYAMA, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 03:00:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: GUAYAMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Heavy rainfall associated with Hurricane Maria produced flooding.

Flash Flood in GUAYANILLA, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 07:45:00 to 21-SEP-17 09:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: GUAYANILLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Guayanilla went out of its banks.

Flash Flood in CAROLINA, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 08:35:00 to 22-SEP-17 08:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: CAROLINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Quebrada Grande out of its banks.

Flash Flood in BAYAMON, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 08:22:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: BAYAMON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio de La Plata out of its banks.

Flash Flood in CATANO, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 05:12:00 to 22-SEP-17 08:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: CATANO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain resulted in flooding.

Flash Flood in BARCELONETA, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 11:41:00 to 21-SEP-17 18:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: BARCELONETA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Manati out of its banks.

Flash Flood in BARRANQUITAS, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 11:41:00 to 21-SEP-17 18:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: BARRANQUITAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Grande de Manati out of its banks.

Flash Flood in ADJUNTAS, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 10:46:00 to 21-SEP-17 18:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: ADJUNTAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Grande de Arecibo went out of its banks.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in CENTRAL INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 11:00:00 to 20-SEP-17 23:00:00 (AST-4)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Municipality of Corozal-Road 803 washed out in Barrio Palos Blancos. 25 people had to be evacuated.

Flash Flood in DORAD, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 07:20:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: DORADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio de la Plata went out of its banks.

Flash Flood in FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 01:24:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: FAJARDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Fajardo went out of its banks.

Flash Flood in FLORIDA, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 18:10:00 to 21-SEP-17 18:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: FLORIDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Heavy rains associated with Hurricane Maria produced flooding.

Flash Flood in GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 05:12:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: GUAYNABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Heavy rainfall associated with Hurricane Maria produced flooding.

Flash Flood in GURABO, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 04:19:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: GURABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Gurabo went out of its banks.

Flash Flood in GUANICA, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 08:00:00 to 21-SEP-17 09:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: GUANICA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Heavy rainfall associated with Hurricane Maria produced flooding.

Flash Flood in HATILLO, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 07:16:00 to 21-SEP-17 18:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: HATILLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Camuy went out of its banks.

Flash Flood in HORMIGUEROS, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 11:27:00 to 21-SEP-17 09:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: HORMIGUEROS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Guanajibo went out of its banks.

Flash Flood in HUMACAO, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 04:34:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: HUMACAO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Heavy rainfall associated with Hurricane Maria produced flooding.

Flash Flood in ISABELA, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 07:25:00 to 21-SEP-17 09:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: ISABELA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Guajataca went out of its banks.

Flash Flood in JAYUYA, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 07:25:00 to 20-SEP-17 18:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: JAYUYA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Saliente went out of its banks.

Flash Flood in ARECIBO, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 10:46:00 to 21-SEP-17 18:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: ARECIBO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Grande de Arecibo went out of its banks. One person was found dead, when he drowned due the flooding water of Rio Grande de Arecibo.

Flash Flood in AGUADA, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 16:36:00 to 21-SEP-17 09:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: AGUADA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Culebrinas was out of its banks, flooding most of the Coloso area and its surrounding areas. Two police officer died when a surge of water swept then when  Rio Culebrinas went out of its banks.

Flash Flood in AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 12:48:00 to 21-SEP-17 09:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: AGUADILLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Heavy rain resulted in floods.

Flash Flood in ANASCO, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 12:53:00 to 21-SEP-17 09:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: ANASCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding across the municipality of Anasco. Rio Anasco and all its tributaries went out of its banks. Four people were confirmed dead due to the flooding waters associated with the river.

Flash Flood in CABO ROJO, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 15:21:00 to 21-SEP-17 09:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: CABO ROJO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Guanajibo out of its banks.

Flash Flood in UTUADO, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 06:00:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: UTUADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Catastrophic flash flooding occurred along Rio Grande de Arecibo in the municipality of Utuado. Serious mudslides occurred across the municipality, were many bridges were totally destroyed, leaving most communities were isolated from getting food, gas and goods supplies. Three sisters were confirmed dead at San Miguel sector when a mudslide destroy their house.

Flash Flood in ARROYO, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 04:34:00 to 21-SEP-17 04:53:00 (AST-4)
Location: ARROYO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain flooded municipality of Arroyo.

Flash Flood in CANOVANAS, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 06:29:00 to 22-SEP-17 08:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: CANOVANAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Very heavy rain resulted in Rio Canovanas out of its banks.

Flash Flood in CEIBA, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 05:24:00 to 22-SEP-17 08:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: CEIBA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Fajardo went out of its banks.

Flash Flood in CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 08:23:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: CAGUAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Cag��itas out of its banks.

Flash Flood in COMERIO, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 04:54:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: COMERIO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

La Plata river went out of its banks producing serious flash flooding across downtown Comerio.

Flash Flood in PONCE, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 00:00:00 to 20-SEP-17 00:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: PONCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

River out of its banks.

Flash Flood in CIALES, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 04:17:00 to 21-SEP-17 18:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: CIALES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Grande de Manati went out of its banks.

Flash Flood in CIDRA, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 05:12:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: CIDRA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Heavy rainfall associated with Hurricane Maria produced flooding.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in EASTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 11:00:00 to 20-SEP-17 23:00:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Road 156 obstructed in Barrio Rio Hondo in the municipality of Comerio.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in EASTERN INTERIOR, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 11:00:00 to 20-SEP-17 23:00:00 (AST-4)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Municipality of Comerio-Landslide and fallen power poles. Road 778 in Barrio Pinas sector la Mora.

Flash Flood in CAMUY, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 11:16:00 to 21-SEP-17 09:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: CAMUY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Camuy out of its banks.

Flash Flood in AIBONITO, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 10:02:00 to 21-SEP-17 15:21:00 (AST-4)
Location: AIBONITO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio Coamo went out of its banks.

Flash Flood in CAYEY, PUERTO RICO
From 20-SEP-17 07:22:00 to 21-SEP-17 11:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: CAYEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 750.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Rio de La Plata went out of its banks.