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Tornado History

Puerto Rico Tornado History

This page summarizes tornado history for Puerto Rico. The local dataset contains 16 tornado records from 1974 through 2024, with a strongest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage) and at least $632K in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is May 2, 2024. Across these records, NOAA lists 0 deaths and 0 injuries.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes16
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$632K
Avg Length0.6 mi
Avg Width103 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Puerto Rico

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Puerto Rico with 0 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 2 miles in Puerto Rico
Widest tornado: 1,091.2 yards in Puerto Rico
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Aug 30, 1974

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Puerto Rico, August is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2023 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1

Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 12 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1974 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Tornado Count By County

Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.

Aguadilla
Aguada
Arecibo
Laramie
Northwest
Mayaguez and Vicinity
Moca
Lares
Manati
Trujillo Alto
Lajas
Bayamon
Las Piedras

Summary: Aguadilla County has the highest count in this state group with 2 tornado records.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 August 30, 19741974EF1 May 1, 20222022EF1 July 16, 20232023EF0 July 27, 20192019EF0 August 7, 20112011EF0 August 9, 20232023EF0 March 16, 20232023EF0 August 6, 20072007EF0 September 13, 20122012F0 June 22, 20052005EF0 August 25, 20092009EF0 October 1, 20132013EF0 November 18, 20162016EF0 May 2, 20242024EF0 March 26, 2017EF0 September 30, 2019© OpenStreetMap contributors

Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
August 30, 1974F1Laramie, Puerto Rico2 mi50 yd00$250K
May 1, 2022EF1Arecibo, Puerto Rico0.35 mi176 yd00N/A
July 16, 2023EF1Aguada, Puerto Rico1.5 mi70 yd00N/A
July 27, 2019EF0Lajas, Puerto Rico0.5 mi1 yd00$100K
August 7, 2011EF0Moca, Puerto Rico0.8 mi80 yd00$80K
August 9, 2023EF0Aguadilla, Puerto Rico0.25 mi15 yd00$40K
March 16, 2023EF0Las Piedras, Puerto Rico0.25 mi7 yd00$40K
August 6, 2007EF0Mayaguez and Vicinity, Puerto Rico1.28 mi2 yd00$35K
September 13, 2012EF0Lares, Puerto Rico0.02 mi35.2 yd00$30K
June 22, 2005F0Northwest, Puerto Rico0.5 mi5 yd00$15K
August 25, 2009EF0Aguadilla, Puerto Rico0.04 mi1 yd00$15K
October 1, 2013EF0Aguada, Puerto Rico0.3 mi10 yd00$10K

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.