Lajas storm history
Storm events recorded in Lajas, Puerto Rico between 1950 and 2025.
19
Total events
1
Tornadoes
1
Hail
8
Floods
0
Deaths
$159K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported a fallen tree on PR-101 at km 0.4. The road was impassable.
Lightning Lightning
A lightning strike hit the roof of a residence along PR-117, between km 9.8 and 10.4, in Barrio La Plata, Lajas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At least a dozen tents were damaged due to strong wind gusts at PR-305, km 2.2 in Lajas. These tents were part of an Agricultural Festival that was to be held there from July 4th to July 7th. Outer rainbands from hurricane Beryl reached the area promoting squally weather during t…
Flood Flood
Emergency managers closed road PR-117 due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Social media pictures from a TV weather reporter page indicated that Road PR-117 was flooded, and two creeks were out of their banks. No people trapped.
Flood Flood
A TV Meteorologist reported via social media that flooding was affecting the first level of a house, as Quebrada El Rayo was out of it banks. The house was near the creek, close to the bridge that crosses PR-117.
Flood Flood
The 911 call center reported flood waters affecting a house near Road 117 between streets 7 and 9 in Lajas.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail was reported by the public over Barrio. Santa Rosas, Sector La Garza.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Pictures and video were uploaded to social media by the public showers a funnel cloud over the Lajas Valley.
Flood Flood
Director of Emergency Management in Lajas reported that Road PR-101 KM 11.9 in direction to Cabo Rojo was impassable due to flooding.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Public and local emergency managers reported a tornado touching down near Road PR-117 in Lajas. No fatalities nor injuries have been reported. However, damage to a plantain farm, poultry house and a house roof, as well as fallen electrical pole and a tree were reported with this …
Flood Flood
Road PR-306 was reported flooded.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Mudslide reported in Barrio Paris, La Cuchilla sector at road PR-306. Debris blocking the road with no passage. No one was injured.
Flood Flood
Urban flooding was reported along road PR-116, km 8.4.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Mudslide was reported along road PR-116, km 9.6.
Lightning Lightning
Lajas Emergency Management Agency reported a house hit by a lightning strike at Barrio Cuesta Blanca carr. 116, km 15.3. No fatalities, the house was empty.
Flood Flood
A small creek flooded road PR-327 at El Salao sector.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A squall line produced strong winds at La Parguera.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A student pilot and its instructor spotted a funnel cloud in the vicinity of Sierra Bermeja in Lajas. They indicated that the funnel was at an altitude of 1,000 to 1,500 feet and lasted only a few minutes. However heavy showers affected the area for around one hour.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |