An approaching frontal boundary, along with patchy moisture reaching the area, and increased instability due to a developing low north of the islands, resulted in the formation of areas of showers and thunderstorms. These storms resulted in several reports of flooding, mudslides, and even a funnel cloud.

Flood in CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO
From 23-APR-23 13:00:00 to 23-APR-23 15:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: CAGUAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported flooding along Road PR-1, Sector La Barra. The road was closed due to the flooding.

Flood in RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO
From 23-APR-23 14:00:00 to 23-APR-23 16:30:00 (AST-4)
Location: RIO GRANDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several people were evacuated from El Yunque National Forest due to heavy rains affecting road PR-988.

Debris Flow in FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO
From 23-APR-23 15:08:00 to 23-APR-23 17:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: FAJARDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mudslide was reported near road PR-985 and Quebrada Fajardo, close to a head start.

Debris Flow in FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO
From 23-APR-23 15:40:00 to 23-APR-23 17:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: FAJARDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A mudslide was affecting one lane of road PR-985, km 2.2.

Funnel Cloud in VEGA BAJA, PUERTO RICO
From 21-APR-23 18:10:00 to 21-APR-23 18:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: VEGA BAJA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A video shared in social media showed a funnel cloud. The video was taken from the parking lot in Viatris Pharmaceutical in Vega Baja, aiming toward the coast.

Flood in FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO
From 23-APR-23 13:45:00 to 23-APR-23 15:45:00 (AST-4)
Location: FAJARDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported along Avenida Valero, PR-194, near Farmacia Demirca. This road was partially flooded.

Flood in RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO
From 23-APR-23 14:00:00 to 23-APR-23 16:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: RIO GRANDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Waters from Bano Grande have affected the low-water crossing, located near the pool in El Yunque National Forest.

Flash Flood in COROZAL, PUERTO RICO
From 23-APR-23 14:30:00 to 23-APR-23 17:15:00 (AST-4)
Location: COROZAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rio Mameyes went out of it banks, flooding road PR-191.

Debris Flow in COROZAL, PUERTO RICO
From 23-APR-23 15:03:00 to 23-APR-23 18:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: COROZAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Managers reported mudslides near Road PR-159, barrio Dos Bocas. The mudslide was reported in direction to Capilla Santa Teresita.

Flash Flood in NAGUABO, PUERTO RICO
From 23-APR-23 15:25:00 to 23-APR-23 18:25:00 (AST-4)
Location: NAGUABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rio Blanco overflowed along road PR-31, on its way to highway PR-52. The road was impassable.

Debris Flow in COROZAL, PUERTO RICO
From 23-APR-23 16:42:00 to 23-APR-23 18:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: COROZAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mudslide was affecting road PR-164, near Centro Recreativo y Restaurante Rancho, Barrio Palmarejo.

Flash Flood in VEGA ALTA, PUERTO RICO
From 23-APR-23 17:57:00 to 23-APR-23 19:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: VEGA ALTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An individual was trapped in a car located on a bridge over the river at road PR-647.

Flood in RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO
From 23-APR-23 14:00:00 to 23-APR-23 16:45:00 (AST-4)
Location: RIO GRANDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Waters from the Coca Waterfall was reaching road PR-191, and the road became partially flooded.

Debris Flow in COROZAL, PUERTO RICO
From 23-APR-23 14:28:00 to 23-APR-23 16:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: COROZAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mudslide was affecting road PR-568, km 20.6 in Sector Limon, Barrio Padilla.