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Moca, Puerto Rico
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 2009 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
1
Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
15
Floods since 1996
38
All events
1
Deaths
$118K
Property damage
Tornado paths in Moca
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.
A person was struck by lightning in Barrio Aceituna of Moca while trimming his home backyard during a thunderstorm.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Broadcast media shared a video on social media of a funnel cloud seen from PR-110 in Moca.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A landslide was reported in Bo. Naranjo neighborhood, at a terrain next to Takio Velez Road. Emergency management personnel were already on-site securing the area.
Flood Flood
Floodwaters from Rio Culebrinas impacted PR-110 KM 9.9 near Valle Encantado in sector Los Cocos. At the time, the USGS river sensor measured 22.4 ft.
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall caused Quebrada Los Muertos to overflow its banks, leading to flooding across PR-444 in Bo. Cuchillas. Video evidence shows water flowing over the roadway while at least one vehicle was observed crossing through the floodwaters.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Following heavy rains earlier in the afternoon, a landslide occurred along PR-4444 at km 1.0 in Barrio Cuchillas, Sector Loperena. Local authorities reported debris covering the roadway, prompting a temporary closure. Barricades and caution tape were placed to restrict traffic.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Due to strong thunderstorms, Moca's emergency management reported a fallen tree on Road 444, near the baseball field, close to Carretera Nieves.
Flood Flood
Strong thunderstorms developed in the northwest quadrant, causing flooding in the western Municipalities. A social media report showed a river flooding along road PR-125, kilometer 10.1, in Barrio Capa, Moca, towards Anasco.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
An emergency manager from Moca called to inform us that there was a landslide in PR-495, km 3.5 (Cerro Gordo community). They informed that the landslide got close to a residence but did not reach it.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Social media reports indicated strong winds due to thunderstorms in Barrio Maria, Sector Ana L. Prez interior, PR-110 km 9.1. Some of the damage includes plantain trees and other smaller plants.
Flood Flood
Emergency managers reported flooding at Sector Los Cocos in Barrio Marias in Moca due to excessive rainfall. Rio Culebrinas, nearby, was also out of its banks. Some low-water crossings were impassable.
Flood Flood
A media reported shared a post on social media indicating that Quebrada Grande was overflowing at PR-404 in Barrio Cruz, Moca.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mudslide was reported along Road PR-420 in Barrio Voladoras Sector Hoyo.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road PR-125 km. 7.1 Barrio Voladoras, three houses flooded.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mudslide with tree fallen along Road PR- 404 km 2.5 Barrio Cruz, sector Salana.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mudslide reported near Road PR-112 Barrio Capa near La Siempre Viva Store.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was obstructing Road PR-420 KM 0.5 in Barrio Voladoras sector Lomas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines down on Road PR-404 KM 2.7 in Barrio Cruz.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down over residence along Road PR-420 KM 4.2 Barrio Plata Sector Vera.
Flood Flood
Flooding along Road PR-110 has extended to Barrio Maria in Moca. Road was impassable and closed.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Mudslide reported on Road PR-445 KM 1.6 in Barrio Voladoras.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A mudslide was reported in Sector Ramirez, Barrio Cerro Gordo. A family is uncommunicated due to the mudslide blocking Road PR-495.
Flood Flood
Road PR-110 at sector Los Cocos, Barrio Marias was closed due to flooding as Rio Culebrinas went out of its banks.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power line down were reported at barrio Voladoras.
Flood Flood
Highway 110 flooded, Barrio Marias 1, sector El Coco.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rio Culebrinas was reported out of its banks at road PR-404. Also, Coloso valley was flooded.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Persistent heavy rains resulted in a mudslide at road 110 near El Mirador.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several homes and business parking lots downtown Moca, along calle Barbosa, were flooded. Also, emergency managers reported several mudslides/debris flow in urban and rural areas.
Flood Flood
Rio Culebrinas went out of its bans around 8:30 pm AST, affecting Barrio Cruz and Barrio Maria. Sectors Cruz isleta, Coco and Jimenez were affected by the river.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree branches downed at sector Las Lomas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several reports of tree branches blocking roads and power lines down across portions of Barrio Cruz, Barrio Voladores abd Barrio Plata, near intersection of roads PR-125 and PR-111.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were reported downed along PR-110 and PR-125. Two houses had their roofs blown off. Barrio Trocha, Lasalle sector.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A tree went down at road PR-495 At Barrio Cerro Gordo in Moca.
Flood Flood
Rio Culebrinas was reported out of its banks flooding road PR-110.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
The National Weather Service conducted a storm damage survey that occured from route PR-125 to the southwest of town of Moca through Barrio Cruz to route PR-111 on the east side of town. After a damage survey and eyewitness accouts...the National Weather Service in San Juan Deter…
Flood Flood
Sector La Cruz and El Coco at road 110 in the municipality of Moca were flooded due to Culebrinas River out of its banks. The USGS sensor indicated the river rose to a stage of 28.52 feet, exceeding the flood stage of 24 feet at Highway 404 near Moca.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
River Culebrinas was reported out of its banks along Highway 110, at La Cruz and El Coco sectors in Moca.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
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