Hurricane Maria made landfall as a Category 4 storm Wednesday morning in Puerto Rico, bringing winds at about 160 mph to an island that dodged the worst of Hurricane Irma’s destructive power only a few weeks ago. [What’s in the path of Hurricane Maria]In just over 24 hours, the storm dumped more than two feet of rain on parts of the island, triggering massive flooding in the central and northern areas. That region’s uneven terrain also contributed to flooding, channeling water into streams and rivers that crested far above flood stage.

Source: Washington Post September 21, 2017 21:33 UTC