North Central storm history
Storm events recorded in North Central, Puerto Rico between 1950 and 2025.
371
Total events
0
Tornadoes
1
Hail
188
Floods
28
Deaths
$21.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A 31-year-old male was surfing on August 24th near Kikita Beach Dorado, when he was swept by rip currents. His body was recovered on Tuesday (August 26th) morning.
On August 24th, a man climbed onto a rocky area at Mar Chiquita, Manati, when a wave swept him, and he fell into the sea. His body was recovered the next morning.
A 40-year-old male tourist from Michigan drowned at La Cueva del Indio, near road PR-681 in the Islote sector of Arecibo. According to reports, he was caught in a rip current.
In the morning hours of today, the drowned body of a 63-year-old woman, who had been missing since Dec 13th, was found. In the police investigation, it is presumed that she was a victim of large breaking waves while she was walking along the rocky area of the Barceloneta coast ne…
A 66-year-old male drowned in Poza del Obispo, near road PR-681 in Arecibo.
A group of five tourists was swept away by rip currents at Caracoles beach in Arecibo. Three were able to swim back to the coastline. However, a father and a son drowned.
A party of three people (two males and a female) were swept away by the rip currents in Playa Poza las Mujeres in Manati. A 25-year-old male drown, while the rest of the party was rescued.
A 21-year-old male was swept away by a rip current in Playa Los Tubos, Manati. The body was found 3 days laters.
A 24 year old male drowned after being swept by rip currents in La Palma Beach in Manati.
A male tourist from Connecticut drowned at the Poza de las Mujeres Beach in Manati. According to the report, a man was trying to save his daughter, who was dragged by rip currents. The young woman was saved but the man drowned.
A man drowned at Las Tortugas Beach in Dorado.
A man was swept away by rip currents in Cueva del Indio Beach in Arecibo.
A 20 year old man drowned at Poza Las Mujeres Beach in Manati.
A 47-year-old male drowned while attempting to rescue two people who were caught in a rip current in Dorado.
A 29 year old women from Guaynabo municipality drowned at Poza Las Mujeres in Manati. Reports indicated she was dragged by Rip Currents.
Couple was fishing from a boat when a wave capsized.
A 60 years old tourist drowned at Caza y Pesca beach in Arecibo.
Media reported a woman was found dead in a beach at Arecibo.
One female drowned and three men were injured due to high surf conditions at Cueva del Indio sector.
An 18 year old female and a 19 year old male were overtaken by a large wave at la Poza del Obispo beach in Arecibo, when the couple was seated near the shore, and a large wave sucked them out to sea. The male was rescued but the female's body was never found.
A 12 year old girl was carried out into the ocean by large waves at the Poza de las Mujeres in Manati.
A 30 year old man died after being struck by lightning at Barrio Islote in the Arecibo municipality.
A 17 year old surfer drowned as he was swept by rip currents at Barrio Islote in Arecibo.
Debris and sand deposits were reported along road 681 from Barceloneta to Arecibo, the surf was reaching the coastal road. In the Vega Alta municipality the Balandra sector in Cerro Gordo was closed. In Vega Baja road 686 was closed near the Puerto Nuevo beach. In Arecibo the sea…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Coastal flooding closed PR-681 near kilometer 16.2 in the Las Palmitas sector of Garrochales in Barceloneta. Water covered the roadway, but no injuries were reported.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Coastal flooding occurred near the Puerto Rico Maritime Police (FURA) facility in Arecibo, where water reached the building's immediate surroundings. No injuries were reported.
Rip Current Rip Current
US Coast Guard watchstanders received a report of four surfers in distress at Playa Los Tubos, Manati. Watchstanders also coordinated with Manat Office of Emergency Management and Puerto Rico Police Joint Forces of Rapid Action in Vega Baja. Despite challenging marine conditions,…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Emergency managers reported coastal flooding and debris deposition in the Cerro Gordo area of Vega Alta. The provided photo shows a flooded residential street, with standing water and scattered debris. The flooding and debris are associated with strong wave action from an incomin…
High Surf High Surf
Several broadcast media sources reported damage in Marginal el Paseo Victor Rojas due to strong swell action and beach erosion. The municipal police closed several streets, including Cervantes St., Los Pinos St., and Adriano Gonzalez, St.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices of 112 degrees for two hours or more.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices of 112 degrees for two hours or more.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices of 112 degrees for two hours or more.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Stations in the Mesonet registered heat indices values of 112 degrees for two hours or more.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Fallen tree report, affecting power lines, in La Pica, Bo Almirante Sur, Vega Baja. Road was obstructed. About 53 families lost power. Radar-estimated winds were around 10-15 mph.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Emergency managers reported a fallen tree right by Egida Miraflores obstructing PR-638.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The 911 call center reported a fallen tree in the street Ceiba Cottoned in Vega Baja. According to the report, the tree was on fire just in front of some houses. The estimated wind gust was 40 mph.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
The 911 call center reported a power line in the road due to strong winds in pr-682, near a residence in Arecibo. The estimated wind gust was 40 mph from radar estimates.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 33 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 | 40 | 0 |
| 2006 | 23 | 0 |
| 2005 | 114 | 0 |
| 2004 | 53 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |