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Lares, Puerto Rico
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 2012 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
1
Tornado reports
3
Hail reports
11
Floods since 1996
28
All events
0
Deaths
$56K
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lares
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 1 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.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
At approximately 5:45 PM AST, a well-defined funnel cloud was observed and captured on video by the public in Barrio Piletas, Lares. Video confirmed clear rotation; however, the circulation remained aloft and did not make contact with the surface. No damage or injuries were assoc…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were reported down across PR-374 in the Castaner sector of Lares during the afternoon. Social media reports and local officials confirm blocked roads and scattered power line impacts due to wind gusts associated with the outer bands of Hurricane Erin. Municipal eme…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast media reported through social media that Rio Prieto overflowed a bridge in Barrio Rio Prieto with fast-moving floodwaters. The road was impassable due to strong, moving floodwaters.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast media shared through social media rapid floodwaters over a bridge next to Cancha Guayo in the Castaer area between Adjuntas and Lares.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency managers from Lares reported through its social media page that breadfruit tree fell due to thunderstorm winds around 35 or 40 mph. This affected the power lines around sector Los Mameyes in Lares.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Managers from Lares reported through its social media page a fallen tree caused by thunderstorm winds around 35 or 40 mph. A road was impassable in El Sector Caballito.
Flood Flood
Small stream went out of its banks causing minor flooding along Residencial Sein and Lares Mall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fallen tree along Road PR-111 between Lares and San Sebastian.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mudslide reported on Road PR-111 near San Sebastian.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fallen tree obstructing a road was reported in El Jobo, Lares.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fallen tree was obstructing Ramal 111.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mudslide reported in road PR-374 in Barrio Bartolo. Road was impassible.
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported along Sector Seburuquillo due to a small stream overflowing its banks.
Flood Flood
Flooding reported along Residencial Francisco Sein across from the Fire Station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from nearby strong thunderstorms caused damage to a house roof on Road PR-111 Barrio Pueblo Sector Sebruquillo.
Flood Flood
One of the tributaries of the Rio Guajataca went out of its banks flooding El Jobo Bridge in the Urbanization of Monte Bello.
Flood Flood
PR 111 Urban flooding was reported from Banco Popular to Escuela Ramon de Jesus Sierra.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Landslide was reported on road 129, Montebello sector. Trees and rocks blocking road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Urban flooding at Calle Pedro Albizu.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management officials reported that a bridge was closed due to flooding from Rio Guajataca in Barrio Seburuquillo.
Hail Hail
Small hail was reported in Lares.
Marble size hail reported via twitter.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road PR-111 flooded due to heavy rain and Anon creek, Molino creek, Rio Montebello and Rio Guajataca were out of its banks. Some residence were affected in Seburuquillo sector.
Flood Flood
Barrio Pueblo, Barrio Seburuquillo and Barrio Guajataca were reported flooded.
Hail Hail
Hail was reported at the Cavernas Del Rio Camuy park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
At the Cavernas del Rio Camuy park, tarps were reported blown away, seven trees down and 40 people had to be taken into safe area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rio Guajataca in Lares went above flood stage with sensor indicating 16.27 feet. Flood stage is 13 feet. Minor flooding was reported near Barrio Seburuquillo.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief F0 tornado was reported at Barrio Minas in the municipality of Lares.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 |
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