The combination of an approaching trough, increasing moisture from the Caribbean, a light southeast wind flow and local effects resulted in several active days across Puerto Rico. These factors enhanced the afternoon showers and thunderstorms for a few days. Additionally, the soils remained saturated from the rains in September, so several mudslides and flooding reports were received.

Flood in DORAD, PUERTO RICO
From 02-OCT-22 15:30:00 to 02-OCT-22 16:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: DORADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Managers reported that the yards of several houses  in El Polvorin, Dorado were flooded due to heavy rain.

Flood in DORAD, PUERTO RICO
From 02-OCT-22 16:00:00 to 02-OCT-22 16:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: DORADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An ex-employee from the NWS reported flooding along Road PR-22, Intersection with Road PR-142 in Dorado. Three cars were affected by the flooding.

Flood in MANATI, PUERTO RICO
From 02-OCT-22 16:20:00 to 02-OCT-22 17:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: MANATI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media user reported flooding along Road  PR-604, in direction to San Jose, Los Rabanos. The road was impassable.

Flash Flood in DORAD, PUERTO RICO
From 02-OCT-22 16:30:00 to 02-OCT-22 17:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: DORADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Managers reported flooding along Sector Espinosa in Higuillar. The water managed to get inside the houses.

Flash Flood in DORAD, PUERTO RICO
From 02-OCT-22 16:30:00 to 02-OCT-22 17:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: DORADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Managers reported that Road PR-694, near Sector Los Torres was impassable de to heavy rainfall.

Debris Flow in UTUADO, PUERTO RICO
From 03-OCT-22 15:20:00 to 03-OCT-22 17:20:00 (AST-4)
Location: UTUADO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Managers reported a mudslide along roads PR-603 and PR-111. The roads were closed due to the mudslide.

Flood in GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO
From 04-OCT-22 14:00:00 to 04-OCT-22 16:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: GUAYNABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Managers reported that Quebrada Margarita was out of it banks, flooding several areas around San Patricio.

Flash Flood in GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO
From 04-OCT-22 14:30:00 to 04-OCT-22 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: GUAYNABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported that the police had to close Expreso Martinez Nadal due to significant flooding.

Flood in GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO
From 04-OCT-22 14:34:00 to 04-OCT-22 16:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: GUAYNABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A social media user reported flooding along road PR-19, near Urb. Altamira. The road was impassable based on the shared pictures.