Tropical Storm Karen formed just west of the Windward Islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea on September 22nd with 40 mph winds. It continued to move northward towards the area during the next couple of days with little change in strength. Karen affected most of the area during the day on the 24th and into the early morning hours of the 25th. Main hazard associated with this storm was heavy rainfall, which created flooding and mudslides across several municipalities of the local area.

Flash Flood in BAYAMON, PUERTO RICO
From 24-SEP-19 13:51:00 to 24-SEP-19 14:45:00 (AST-4)
Location: BAYAMON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported along Avenida Ongay behind San Pablo Hospital.

Debris Flow in AIBONITO, PUERTO RICO
From 25-SEP-19 06:30:00 to 25-SEP-19 06:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: AIBONITO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

PREMA Aguas Buenas Zone Director reported that Aibonito PR-14, km 44. 9 segment was obstructed due to a landslide. No isolated communities. No life-threatening situations were reported.

Debris Flow in GUAYAMA, PUERTO RICO
From 25-SEP-19 06:30:00 to 25-SEP-19 06:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: GUAYAMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Mudslide reported along road PR-713 k.m. 5.7 in Barrio Cimarrona.

Flash Flood in GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO
From 24-SEP-19 14:00:00 to 24-SEP-19 14:45:00 (AST-4)
Location: GUAYNABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported along Martinez Nadal near Sector San Patricio.

Flash Flood in JAYUYA, PUERTO RICO
From 24-SEP-19 16:27:00 to 24-SEP-19 21:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: JAYUYA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Puente Caricaboa is impassable due to Rio Saliente out of its banks.

Debris Flow in JAYUYA, PUERTO RICO
From 24-SEP-19 21:06:00 to 24-SEP-19 21:06:00 (AST-4)
Location: JAYUYA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Mudslide reported along road PR-144 k.m. 11.5.

Flash Flood in TOA BAJA, PUERTO RICO
From 24-SEP-19 21:31:00 to 24-SEP-19 23:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: TOA BAJA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding reporte along road PR-865 K.M. 3.2 in direction towards Gasolinera American.

Flash Flood in TOA BAJA, PUERTO RICO
From 24-SEP-19 21:43:00 to 24-SEP-19 23:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: TOA BAJA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding reported along calle Union after Iglesia Catolica Maria de Lourdes in Barrio Candelaria Arenas. Residence was flooded.

Debris Flow in BARRANQUITAS, PUERTO RICO
From 24-SEP-19 06:25:00 to 24-SEP-19 06:25:00 (AST-4)
Location: BARRANQUITAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Mudslide reported along road PR-723 km 5 at Barranquitas.

Debris Flow in CAYEY, PUERTO RICO
From 24-SEP-19 06:30:00 to 24-SEP-19 06:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: CAYEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Mudslide reported along road PR-1 K.M 64 in Barrio La Paz.

Flood in VEGA BAJA, PUERTO RICO
From 24-SEP-19 15:04:00 to 24-SEP-19 15:04:00 (AST-4)
Location: VEGA BAJA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding reported along road PR-2 near Sector Tortuguero.

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

Emergency management reported 15 families trapped  in their houses in Barrio Cuyon sector Cerrillos at Coamo. Cuyon River is out of its banks.

Flash Flood in DORAD, PUERTO RICO
From 24-SEP-19 21:27:00 to 24-SEP-19 23:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: DORADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding reported along calle Neptuno in Urbanization Dorado del Mar. One person trapped inside vehicle.

Flash Flood in TOA BAJA, PUERTO RICO
From 24-SEP-19 21:53:00 to 24-SEP-19 23:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: TOA BAJA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was reported at casa 4 in Calle Fortaleza at Barrio Campanilla. 2 people were trapped in the residence.