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.
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Key Tornado Statistics
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.
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.
Summary: 2023 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.
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.
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.
Summary: Aguadilla County has the highest count in this state group with 2 tornado records.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 30, 1974 | F1 | Laramie, Puerto Rico | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 1, 2022 | EF1 | Arecibo, Puerto Rico | 0.35 mi | 176 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 16, 2023 | EF1 | Aguada, Puerto Rico | 1.5 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 27, 2019 | EF0 | Lajas, Puerto Rico | 0.5 mi | 1 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| August 7, 2011 | EF0 | Moca, Puerto Rico | 0.8 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $80K |
| August 9, 2023 | EF0 | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico | 0.25 mi | 15 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| March 16, 2023 | EF0 | Las Piedras, Puerto Rico | 0.25 mi | 7 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| August 6, 2007 | EF0 | Mayaguez and Vicinity, Puerto Rico | 1.28 mi | 2 yd | 0 | 0 | $35K |
| September 13, 2012 | EF0 | Lares, Puerto Rico | 0.02 mi | 35.2 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| June 22, 2005 | F0 | Northwest, Puerto Rico | 0.5 mi | 5 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| August 25, 2009 | EF0 | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico | 0.04 mi | 1 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| October 1, 2013 | EF0 | Aguada, Puerto Rico | 0.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
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Top County Pages
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- Moca tornado history1
- Lares tornado history1
- Manati tornado history1
- Trujillo Alto tornado history1
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.