Thunderstorm Wind — Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico

2025-08-17 · near Sabana Grande, Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico

$1K

Property damage

19 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

A 911 caller reported that traffic near Road 368 in Sabana Grande is being affected due to a fallen power pole in front of a residence near Hogar Crea. Wind gust around that time ranged around 20 and 22 mph.

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 1292934. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.