Outer rainbands from the distant Tropical Cyclone Franklin over the western Atlantic brought unsettled weather conditions across Puerto Rico on August 26th. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain were observed along the southern and eastern half of Puerto Rico. This rainfall resulted in flash flooding, river flooding, and mudslides.

Flash Flood in PATILLAS, PUERTO RICO
From 26-AUG-23 05:10:00 to 26-AUG-23 05:10:00 (AST-4)
Location: PATILLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A report from Emergency Managers indicated that three houses were affected by flooding
in Urb. Valles de Patillas.

Flash Flood in PATILLAS, PUERTO RICO
From 26-AUG-23 05:12:00 to 26-AUG-23 05:12:00 (AST-4)
Location: PATILLAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A 911 Call Center reported flash flooding and water flooding one apartment in Building 10
at Residencial Villa Real, Patillas.

Flood in CEIBA, PUERTO RICO
From 26-AUG-23 05:12:00 to 26-AUG-23 05:12:00 (AST-4)
Location: CEIBA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flooding was reported on road PR-53 from Ceiba to Naguabo, near Urb Prado Hermoso.

Flood in COAMO, PUERTO RICO
From 26-AUG-23 14:25:00 to 26-AUG-23 14:25:00 (AST-4)
Location: COAMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Road PR-704 was impassable due to flooding, near the baseball park at Barrio Cuyon, from Coamo to Aibonito.

Flash Flood in PONCE, PUERTO RICO
From 26-AUG-23 14:40:00 to 26-AUG-23 14:40:00 (AST-4)
Location: PONCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Managers indicated that water from flooding was rising along Barrio Maruenos,
Sector Jaguas. The mud in the water was reaching several houses in this area.

Flash Flood in PONCE, PUERTO RICO
From 26-AUG-23 17:20:00 to 26-AUG-23 17:20:00 (AST-4)
Location: PONCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rio Inabon reached flood stage, and road PR-511 had to be closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in PONCE, PUERTO RICO
From 26-AUG-23 18:00:00 to 26-AUG-23 18:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: PONCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Managers reported that Comunidad Tiburones was flooded from previous rainfall and excessive runoff.

Debris Flow in PONCE, PUERTO RICO
From 26-AUG-23 07:41:00 to 26-AUG-23 07:41:00 (AST-4)
Location: PONCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Emergency managers reported a fallen tree from a small mudslide obstructing PR-503 at Barrio Tibes in Ponce.

Debris Flow in GURABO, PUERTO RICO
From 26-AUG-23 14:18:00 to 26-AUG-23 14:18:00 (AST-4)
Location: GURABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A mudslide was reported on road PR-181 from Gurabo to Trujillo Alto.

Debris Flow in PONCE, PUERTO RICO
From 26-AUG-23 17:20:00 to 26-AUG-23 17:20:00 (AST-4)
Location: PONCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Emergency Managers reported a mudslide that was blocking access at Real Anon on km 10.8.

Debris Flow in OROCOVIS, PUERTO RICO
From 26-AUG-23 19:04:00 to 26-AUG-23 19:04:00 (AST-4)
Location: OROCOVIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 1.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A mudslide was reported at PR-157 in El Tanque del Reparto, Vietnam, in Orocovis. No damage was reported to any residential structure.

Flash Flood in MAUNABO, PUERTO RICO
From 26-AUG-23 05:00:00 to 26-AUG-23 05:00:00 (AST-4)
Location: MAUNABO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 3.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Managers indicated that Rio Maunabo went out of its banks, overflowing
over a bridge.