Lightning · Puerto Rico

Lightning August 16, 2025 · Aguada, Puerto Rico

$500

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Broadcast media through social media reported a lightning strike that impacted a residence in the Bo. Lagunas sector of Aguada. Residents reported a loud explosion-like sound and a bright flash that woke people from sleep. Minor structural damage to a wall was observed. No injuries were reported. Lightning strike occurred within outer bands associated with Hurricane Erin.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Aguada (18.3382, -67.1728).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1292907. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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