Penuelas storm history
Storm events recorded in Penuelas, Puerto Rico between 1950 and 2025.
20
Total events
0
Tornadoes
1
Hail
7
Floods
0
Deaths
$52K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 Call Center reported that a tree fell onto a residence in the Santo Domingo area of Peuelas. The fallen tree brought down power lines, resulting in a power outage affecting the surrounding area.
Flood Flood
Emergency managers reported flooding on Munoz Rivera St. in Barrio Maldonado, though it remained passable.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A rockslide was affecting PR-132, near the Fire Station in Penuelas.
The 911 Call Center reported flash flooding and Guayanes river out of its banks at Juan Rodriguez St. near the Arts and Culture Center. There was 1 person trapped & injured inside a car.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A TV meteorologist shared pictures of a mudslide at Hacienda Loyola in Barrio Barreal. The rocks were covering most of the road.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Emergency managers reported a mudslide near Walgreens in Road PR-385, Penuelas.
Flood Flood
A TV meteorologist shared a report of road PR-14 being closed due to flooding. This was near Hospital San Lucas and La Rambla.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Emergency managers reported a mudslide along road PR-391 in Penuelas.
Flood Flood
Broadcast Media reported several tourists were swept away by a water surge in Charco La Soplaera in Penuelas. Emergency managers were able to rescue them.
Hail Hail
Pea size hail was reported around 2 PM AST along road PR-132. Public and social media posts confirmed additional small hail reports.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mudslide was reported at road PR-386.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rucio river was reported out of its banks.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Cooperative Observer measured 1.43 inches in 45 minutes between 230 pm AST and 315 pm AST.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road 385 was reported flooded due to heavy rainfall.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Road 385 was reported impassable due to downed trees.
Flood Flood
Several houses were reported flooded at Barrio Caracoles I in Penuelas.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Penuelas Guayanilla NOS NWLON weather sensor recorded sustained winds of 41 mph with gusts to 53 mph from the south at 12:17 PM, as a squall line moved west northwest. Sustained winds from 33-38 mph with gusts between 38-47 mph were recorded between 12:27 -13:08 AST from the …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A moderate size downed tree was reported along road 392 from Penuelas town to Barrio El Rucio. One lane was blocked to traffic.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall accumulations of 2.09 inches were reported between (330-500) pm at Barrio Quebrada Ceiba.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rain and poor drainage led to partial flooding of road 132.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |