Hail · Puerto Rico

Hail October 17, 2022 · Barranquitas, Puerto Rico

0.25 in

Hail diameter

$10K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Several reports from the public and emergency managers indicated hail, as well as frequent lightning, and strong winds.

The wider storm

An approaching polar trough combined with moisture from a stalled frontal system north of the islands resulted in favorable conditions for showers and thunderstorms. Several flooding, mudslides and even hail reports were received.

Began near Barranquitas (18.2292, -66.3429).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1059615. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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