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Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 2010 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
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Tornado reports
3
Hail reports
34
Floods since 1996
52
All events
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Deaths
$751.1M
Property damage
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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.
Rio Guanajibo out of its banks.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reports indicated flooding along PR-102 near a restaurant, where approximately one foot of water covered the roadway. A vehicle became stranded in the floodwaters, and the road was reported to be impassable. No injuries were reported.
Flood Flood
Broadcast media reported that the marginal between PR-100 and El Meson restaurant in Cabo Rojo is being affected by flooding. Around 2.5 inches of rain have fallen in that area.
Flood Flood
Social media reports indicated road PR-103 near Iglesia Biblica Bautista de Cabo Rojo was flooded and several cars were stranded.
Flood Flood
Emergency managers reported river flooding impacting PR-114 near the intersection of PR-103, where the Rio Guanajibo & Rio Rosario converge. Several vehicles, approximately 15 cars, were stranded in floodwaters. At 9:45 PM AST, the USGS HORP4 gauge on the Rio Guanajibo, located d…
Flood Flood
A social media post showed what appears to be a small creek overflowing and impacting the entrance and exit of Playa Buye, preventing people from leaving the area.
Flood Flood
The public reported through images and video flooding along roads 114 and 103 in Cabo Rojo, near Hormigueros in sector la Bajura.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A utility pole fell onto the roadway along Carr. 311 in the Bo. Plan Bonito sector near the area after the basketball court. Power lines were reported hanging over the pavement.
Flood Flood
A vehicle became stranded with one person inside due to flooding on PR-100 in front of Baskin Robbins.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
State officials reported that thunderstorm winds caused a large tree branch to fall onto Road 308 near the Playita Ostiones access in Cabo Rojo. The fallen debris blocked the roadway and disrupted traffic.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds caused a large tree to fall, blocking vehicular traffic along Camino La Cueva in Sector Vega Alegre, Bo Monte Grande.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported on Highway PR-100, from the traffic light at the Cabo Rojo COOP to the intersection with the Santa Ana funeral home. PR-100 in the Mayagez to Cabo Rojo direction and the secondary road are completely impassable.
Flood Flood
Social media post reported Rio Viejo out of its banks in the intersection of PR-103 and PR-3311. Road was impassable.
Flood Flood
A report was received via social media indicating that PR-301, at the intersection with Camino Las Guanbanas, was completely flooded with standing water due to heavy rains. No stranded vehicles were reported.
Flood Flood
A broadcast media outlet reported via social media flooding caused by poor drainage and clogged sewers on PR-308 in Barrio Miradero, Sector Puerto Real, in front of the Puerto Rico Police Departments Cabo Rojo District station. At that time, radar estimates indicated that 2.0 to …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 911 caller reported that traffic on Road 308 after Walgreens and Propper International in Camino los Fas is being affected due to a fallen power pole.
Flood Flood
Emergency managers reported that PR-103 was partially flooded due to overflow from Rio Guanajibo.
Flood Flood
Emergency management officials reported that PR-114 was impassable due to the Rio Guanajibo exceeding its banks.
Flood Flood
The 911 call center reported that urban floodwaters have stranded 15 people inside the National Lumber and Hardware Store on Antonio J. Fas Alzamora Road (PR-100) in Cabo Rojo.
Flood Flood
Broadcast media posted a video of water from a nearby creek flowing over PR-311 next to Dixon's Balcony Restaurant. However, the road appeared to be passable.
Flood Flood
Broadcast media, shared through social media, showed a video of a creek overflowing and flooding PR-102, with floodwaters visibly affecting the Mangia Italiano restaurant. Although the area was inundated, cars were able to cross the flooded roadway slowly, and no vehicles appeare…
Flood Flood
Bridge Puente Perfecto on road 103 impassable for small vehicles due to flood waters.
Lightning Lightning
A post in social media showed a lightning striking a palm tree at Balneario de Boqueron in Cabo Rojo.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A sinkhole developed at PR-102 at kilometer 23.2 in Cabo Rojo, following 1 to 1.5 inches of rain as estimated by radar. Currently, the road remains close in both lanes due to the damage.
Flood Flood
A member of the public reported that Calle Los Robles in Urb. Sierra Linda is being affected by flooding.
Flood Flood
A member of the public reported that the marginal between PR-100 and El Meson restaurant in Cabo Rojo was flooded.
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported at PR-308 near Urb. Girasol.
Lightning Lightning
A lightning stroke a wall at Galeria 100 Shopping Center in Cabo Rojo. The pictures indicated a small hole was left on the wall.
Flood Flood
A picture in social media showed flooding at PR-102, intersection Calle Rafael Hernandez, close to the McDonalds. The road was almost impassable.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck the outside wall of a house in Urbanizacion Mirador del Sol in Cabo Rojo. Damage was visible from outside the house, with paint and some cement surrounding the areas (entry and exit points were visible and showed damage) stripped away. Small debris was visible in…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media user reported a bent rod from a tarp, likely caused by a nearby strong thunderstorm in Ba. Monte Grande. The estimated wind gusts at the time were between 35-40 mph from a nearby weather station.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management officials reported that PR-114 was impassable due to the Rio Guanajibo exceeding its banks.
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported in front of Cabo Rojo Shopping Court, PR-100.
Flood Flood
A report from 911 indicated that people were trapped inside a house due to flooding. The incident was in Calle Quinones Perez, in front of Urb. Ramirez.
Flood Flood
A post in social media indicated flooding along road PR-308, from Walgreens to the cemetery.
Flood Flood
A post in social media showed flooding at Alturas de Puerto Real, near Cabo Rojo Elderly Apartments. The depth of the flood appears to be 1 to 2 ft, but not reaching the inside of the houses.
Flood Flood
A post in social media indicated flooding near Mansiones de Puerto Real, Lotes de Puerto Real. A mail truck was shown to be crossing the flooded road, with water covering around a third of the truck.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A car was stranded in PR-114 due to flood waters from Rio Guanajibo.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Several public reports on social media mentioned a funnel cloud over Cabo Rojo, PR. No reports of it touching down. No reports of damage.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A TV meteorologist indicated a mudslide at Carretera Quebradas in Cabo Rojo.
Flood Flood
A car was trapped in floodwaters on PR-103 at km 5.6, near the AEE station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency managers reported fallen trees close to Road PR-100 and PR-102 related to strong thunderstorm produced by the rainbands. The Cabo Rojo Raws station measured wind gusts up to 30 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road PR-100 was flooded near Mr. Special Supermarket.
Flood Flood
Flooding due to Quebrada La Piedra out of its banks was reported along Road PR-103 near Iglesia Bautista. Road had to be closed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooded residence in Reparto Saman,at the end of street 4.
Flood Flood
Los Sosa sector was reported flooded with a small creek out of its banks.
Hail Hail
Hail was reported at Puerto Real sector in Cabo Rojo.
Hail Hail
Pea size Hail was reported in Cabo Rojo.
Hail Hail
Pea size hail was reported over Puerto Real sector.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported downed at road PR-308 in Puerto Real sector.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
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