when did hurricane maria path through puerto rico
Hurricane Maria The storm made landfall on Puerto Rico on Wednesday, September 20.[129] A sustained wind of 64 mph (103 km/h) with a gust to 113 mph (182 km/h) was reported in San Juan, Puerto Rico, immediately prior to the hurricane making landfall on the island. After landfall, wind gusts of 109 mph (175 km/h) were reported at Yabucoa Harbor and 118 mph (190 km/h) at Camp Santiago.[130] In addition, very heavy rainfall occurred throughout the territory, peaking at 37.9 in (962.7 mm) in Caguas.[131] Widespread flooding affected San Juan, waist-deep in some areas, and numerous structures lost their roof.[129] The coastal La Perla neighborhood of San Juan was largely destroyed.[132] Cataño saw extensive damage, with the Juana Matos neighborhood estimated to be 80 percent destroyed.[133] The primary airport in San Juan, the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, was slated to reopen on September 22.[134]