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Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1994 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
2
Tornado reports
4
Hail reports
62
Floods since 1996
117
All events
16
Deaths
$1.0B
Property damage
Tornado paths in Arecibo
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 2 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A man died due to flash flooding in an unnamed small creek in Sector Las Canelas between Arecibo y Hatillo.
Rio Grande de Arecibo went out of its banks. One person was found dead, when he drowned due the flooding water of Rio Grande de Arecibo.
A van with 10 inmates and 2 guards was overturned by a rush of water flowing down a dry gut. From the 12 passengers, 4 were rescued, 2 guards and 2 inmates, 8 bodies were recovered. According to EMS officials, the dry gut was already swollen and flooded the nearby area before the…
Hail Hail
Pea-size hail was reported in Hacienda Toledo in Arecibo.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A landslide was reported at PR-623 near the bridge over Rio Tanama (River). Emergency managers reported that seven homes were cut off, as this was their only exit. Excavators were brought in to remove the debris before 8:30 p.m.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole fell near the Borinquen Arecibo Cockpit on PR-123. Vehicle traffic through this area was affected. Around the time of the incident strong showers and thunderstorms were moving across the area with wind gusts around 23 to 25 mph.
Flood Flood
Emergency manager reports stranded cars due to flooding waters over PR-2 at km 83 in Arecibo.
Flood Flood
Flooding affected the road and garage entrance of several houses in Sector La Guinea in Arecibo.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The 911 call center reported flooding at PR-123 in front of Parroquia Santsimo Sacramento.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency managers reported flooding in the La Vega sector of Barrio Sabana Hoyos, where some individuals had to be rescued.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A landslide was reported by Emergency Managers in the interior side of Los Millonarios St. (St. 1) in Arecibo. No people were reported as trapped or injured.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A completely flooded roadway was reported at PR-2, KM76 near a fast food restaurant, a beauty supply and a shopping center due to poor drainage. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A small landslide was reported on road 625 near a restaurant towards the Arecibo Observatory.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck the roof of a residence in Barrio Santana, Arecibo. The news report says that a 60-year-old woman was injured by debris from the roof and that her phone exploded.
Flood Flood
Flooding was affecting Barrio Hato Viejo.
Flood Flood
Calle 24 in Arecibo was affected by flooding.
Flood Flood
Flooding along Calle Aragon, near Parque Educativo Seguridad en el Transito, was reported.
Flood Flood
PR-2, near Plaza del Norte, was impassable to due flooding.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A landslide was affecting PR-651, close to Colegio La Milagrosa.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A landslide was affecting road PR-123, between Utuado and Arecibo, not far from Lago Dos Bocas.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A landslide was reported at PR-123, just under the ramp toward the highway. The mudslide was likely due to the rainfall on the previous day.
Flood Flood
Calle Amatista in Arecibo was flooded due to heavy rain.
Flood Flood
Reports from the 9-1-1 Call Center indicated that a house was being affected by flooding in Calle 31, Arecibo.
Flood Flood
Emergency managers reported flooding affecting a house in Calle 8, Reparto Marquez.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
At approximately 4:58 PM on May 2, 2024, a waterspout initially formed over the local Atlantic waters and proceeded to track ESEward, making landfall over Albacoa Beach in Arecibo. As the waterspout transitioned into a weak tornado, it encountered an expanse of mangrove trees, re…
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A small landslide was reported near road PR-2 in Arecibo, close to the funeral home Cristo Rey.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A fallen tree was reported near La Canilla at PR-129.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Emergency managers reported of a landslide affecting PR-123 and reaching Dos Bocas Lake.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Thunderstorms over the Atlantic coastal waters and over north-central PR merged over Arecibo, and a weak EF-1 tornado formed between Urb. Victor Rojas 2 and PR22 highway. Downed trees, traffic signs, power lines and damage to commercial structures were reported along portions of …
Flood Flood
The 911 call center reported flooding on street 24 in Urb Jardines de Arecibo.
Flood Flood
Two lanes of Road PR-2 near Corporacion del Fondo del Seguro del Estado were flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency managers reported Rio Santiago out of its banks. People from 3 houses were evacuated at Parcelas Luis Rodriguez Olmo as a result.
Flood Flood
Emergency managers reported Road PR-129 impassable near CESCO Arecibo.
Flood Flood
Road PR-129 was intransitable near Coliseo Manuel Petaca Iguina due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Residence flooded in Calle Aragon in the Urbanization of Victor Rojas 1. 2 people were trapped.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Residences flooded along Calle Q in Urbanization Jardines de Arecibo.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Exit 77B in PR-129 towards Lares was flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Residence flooded in Calle 6. 3 people trapped inside residence.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Calle 10, house and street flooded. One person trapped inside the house.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water surge in the intersection of PR-10 with PR-652 trapped 2 people.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Two people were trapped inside vehicle in Ave Consititucion.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Residence was flooded in Road PR-653 in Barrio Barranca. 3 people and 3 dogs were trapped inside.
Flood Flood
Local emergency manager reported that roads 2 and 656 were flooded and therefore closed at that intersection.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain resulted in flash flooding across the area.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
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