Thunderstorm Wind — Moca, Puerto Rico

2025-08-17 · near Moca, Moca, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

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.

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 1292935. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.