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Northwest, Puerto Rico
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 2000 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
56
Floods since 1996
178
All events
29
Deaths
$32.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Northwest
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.
Broadcast media reported that a man drowned after being swept away by rip currents in Playa Jobos (Jobos Beach) in Isabela.
A newspaper reported that a 59-year-old tourist was spending time with his 9-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter at Jobos Beach when they were swept away by rip currents. Two surfers at the beach rescued the children and then returned to retrieve the father, whom they brought t…
An 83-year-old man (tourist) drowned while swimming at Playa Jobos in Isabela.
A tourist drowned at Shacks Beach in Isabela after being swept away by rip currents while snorkeling.
A tourist drowned on Jobos Beach.
A 40-year-old male tourist and his two daughters were swept away by rip currents at Montones Beach in Isabela. The man managed to rescue the girls but was also dragged and unable to get out of the water. Paramedics from State Medical Emergencies provided first aid and confirmed t…
A man was found floating on the waters near Playa Montones in Isabela. The individual was found dead.
Emergency Managers reported that a 13 year old male was swept away by rip currents in Montones Beach in Isabela. After about a week of searching, authorities stated that he is presumed dead and the body was carried out to sea.
A man drowned on Jobos Beach in Isabela around 3:30 pm after being swept away by rip currents. Another man who was injured in the incident was transported to a hospital.
A 50-year-old male drowned at Sardinera Beach in Hatillo.
A 71-year-old male swimming at Penon Brusi Beach drowned in a rip current.
A 51-year-old female drowned in a rip current in Penon Brusi Beach.
A 51 year old male was swept away by a rip current, along with his daughter and son in-law in Golondrinas Beach in Isabela. The 51 year old male drowned and the other two were rescued.
A 62 year old male from New Jersey drowned in Jobos Beach, Isabela by rip currents.
A 65-year-old male was swimming with his son in Crash Boat Beach in Aguadilla, PR when he was swept by a rip current.
A 58-year old man was found floating and unresponsive at Jobos Beach in Isabela.
Tourist from Maryland swept away by rip currents into deep waters and drowned at Middles beach in Isabela.
A 19 year old male swept away by rip currents and corpse found at Pozo Teodoro Isabela. Information confirmed by OMME Isabela.
A 39 year old man from the state of Florida drowned at a beach in the municipality of Rincon.
A 29-year old man from Poland and professor at University of Puerto Rico was carried away by rip currents ad Guajataca Beach in the county line between Quebradillas and Isabela.
A man was dragged by a rip current.
A surfer lost his life surfing at the Tres Palmas Beach in Rincon.
A 44 year old male drowned in the Pe'n Brusi Beach in Camuy as he was pulled out to sea by rip currents. A 25 year old male was also rescued by the local emergency managers rescue team with minor injuries.
A 59-year old male tourist from California died while snorkeling at Ensenada beach.
A 45 year old man drowned in Jobos beach in Isabela municipality due to Rip Current.
A male tourist drowned at Crash Boat beach. He was dragged by a Rip Current.
An Iowa National Guardsman drowned at Surfer Beach in Aguadilla municipality. A rescue swimmer gave him CPR and the man was taken to a hospistal where he was then declared dead.
One person drowned in rough surf while trying to rescue his 11 year old son from the rough surf.
Flash flooding forced several families to evacuate their homes in Barrio Borinquen and Camaseyes of Aguadilla. At least 10 families lost all their personal belongings and other 90 suffered partial losses. Roads 459, 467, and 468 reported damage as well as Marina Street and Parter…
Several homes reported blown off zinc roofs. Small hail was reported in Aguadilla and Hatillo.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Coastal flooding occurred in Aguadilla during the early afternoon of February 2, 2026. An emergency manager reported flooding along Paseo Real Marina and Paseo Coln, where seawater inundated low-lying coastal areas. Parque Coln was closed due to the flooding. The event was caused…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Coastal flooding occurred near the Aguadilla Boat Ramp, where Emergency Managers reported that water covered the ramp area around 8:30 PM AST. The inundation limited access to the facility, but no vessels or vehicles were impacted.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Coastal flooding occurred near Parque del Norte in Hatillo, where water covered a roadway and affected a boardwalk along the coast. No injuries were reported.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Coastal flooding covered the boat ramp and surrounding areas along PR-441 in Sector Guaniquilla at Aguada, limiting access. No injuries or additional impacts were reported.
High Surf High Surf
Large breaking waves during the day caused the collapse of the remaining structure of the iconic Crash Boat pier in Aguadilla due to swells from Hurricane Erin. Video and eyewitness reports in social media confirmed surf impacts leading to structural failure.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Emergency manager reported coastal flood at Parque Colon. Water is entering the park facilities and leaving good amounts of sand in the area.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 34 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 25 | 0 |
| 2005 | 17 | 1 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
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