Tornado History
Arecibo Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The records below identify 2 tornadoes from 2022 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of EF1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $8K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF1 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico with 0 deaths
2022 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 0.48 miles in Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Widest tornado: 176.0 yards in Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on May 1, 2022
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Arecibo, Puerto Rico, May is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2022 was the most active year with 1 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 2024 with at least $8K in NOAA-listed property damage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2022 | EF1 | Arecibo, Puerto Rico | 0.35 mi | 176 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 2, 2024 | EF0 | Arecibo, Puerto Rico | 0.48 mi | 4 yd | 0 | 0 | $8K |
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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.