Thunderstorm Wind — Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico

2025-08-16 · near Aguas Buenas, Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico

$24K

Property damage

26 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

A fallen tree and a fallen utility pole were reported in Camino Ramiro Montanez (Ramiro Montanez Way) in Aguas Buenas. This was near the intersection with Camino Minillas (Minillas Way). The fallen tree was reported over a house and its balcony. Electric cables were also reported over the roadway and near the house.

Wider weather episode

Major Hurricane Erin moved northeast and north of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Erin's Outer Bands and then Feeder Bands still affected the islands, producing strong thunderstorms, gusty winds, and heavy rains across the islands. Several reports of wind gust damage, along with reports of high surf, flooding and debris flow were received between August 16 to 18.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1292897. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.