Thunderstorm Wind · Puerto Rico

Thunderstorm Wind August 17, 2025 · Moca, Puerto Rico

40 mph

Estimated gust (35 kt)

$4K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The 911 Call Center reported three fallen electrical poles obstructing the roadway at kilometer 4.7 on PR-420 in Barrio Plata, Moca. The incident is preventing residents from exiting the area; however, there are no reports of individuals trapped or injured at this time.

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 Moca (18.3109, -67.0625).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1292935. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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