Tropical Storm Raymond (2025)

Mexico

Tropical storm warnings and watches were issued for coastal areas of Southwestern Mexico and the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula.^[1] A green emergency alert, signifying a low level of danger, was issued for Colima, Jalisco, and Michoacán. A blue emergency alert, signifying a minimal level of danger, was issued for Guerrero, Nayarit, and Baja California Sur.^[4] Classes for all grades in ten municipalities of Jalisco were cancelled in anticipation of Raymond.^[5] In coastal portions of Oaxaca, classes were cancelled at more than 4,700 schools.^[6] The ports of Zihuatanejo, Acapulco, and Lázaro Cárdenas, were closed to boat traffic.^[7][8] In Colima, beaches were closed due to rough surf generated by Raymond.^[8] 60 residents in Puerto Vallarta and 107 residents in Baja California Sur evacuated to shelters prior to the storm's arrival.^[9][10]

As Raymond paralleled the coast of Mexico, its primary effect was heavy rainfall that triggered flash flooding and mudslides.^[11] A peak rainfall total of 189.5 mm (7.46 in) was reported Zihuatanejo. A rainfall total of 174 mm (6.9 in) was reported in La Desembocada, Guerrero.^[1] In Guerrero, heavy rainfall from Raymond flooded seven neighborhoods and 48 homes.^[12] Damage was reported across at least eight municipalities.^[13] At least ten vehicles were damaged by floodwaters.^[14] Traffic congestion was reported as a result of roadways obstructed by mudslides.^[11] A portion of a road in Atlamajalcingo del Monte leading to Zilacayotitlán collapsed while a school in Huamuxtitlán was damaged by floodwaters.^[13] Power outages were reported across nine neighborhoods.^[15] A shelter was opened for 48 families whose homes suffered flood damage.^[16]

Heavy rainfall from the precursor of Raymond triggered flash flooding and landslides across Chiapas and Oaxaca.^[17][18] In Chiapas, more than 247 homes across 21 municipalities were inundated by floodwaters.^[17] In Venustiano Carranza, a transmission tower collapsed, causing the loss of power to more than 300,000 residents. As a result, 119 Comisión Federal de Electricidad workers and 25 vehicles were mobilized to repair the tower.^[19] In Acapetahua, the Cintalapa River overflowed, resulting in the evacuation of 49 residents. In Villa Comaltitlán, seven rivers overflowed, causing floodwaters to inundate 24 communities.^[17] In Oaxaca, homes and crops were damaged by floodwaters.^[20] At least two people were killed and two others were injured.^[18]

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Raymond triggered flash flooding across Jalisco and Nayarit.^[21][22] In Puerto Vallarta, 1,260 homes, 85 businesses, three schools and a church were damaged by floodwaters.^[23] Seven sewage canals overflowed and more than 300 vehicles were damaged.^[24][25] Damage was reported across at least eight neighborhoods and 90 people were rescued from floodwaters.^[25] Flood damage at a university was estimated at Mex$5 million (US$270,000).^[26] A man drowned after his truck was swept away by an overflowing river while a soldier was hospitalized after being electrocuted.^[21][27][28] The National System for Integral Family Development delivered more than 600 meals to residents affected by the flooding.^[29] In Zacualpan, Nayarit, 40 homes were damaged and three homes were destroyed by floodwaters.^[30][31] Two elementary schools were damaged.^[32] Three bridges collapsed and a portion of the Ixtapa de la Concepción-Zacualpan highway was destroyed.^[30][31] Families suffered crop and livestock losses from the storm.^[33]

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Raymond also triggered flooding and landslides across Sinaloa, Sonora, and Baja California Sur.^[34][35] In Sinaloa, 26 residents were evacuated to a shelter and five rural communities were left without running water.^[36][37] Following the storm, Governor of Sinaloa Rubén Rocha Moya approved the distribution of 6,000 pesos each in financial aid to 30 families affected by the flooding.^[36] In Sonora, flooding was reported in at least eight municipalities. More than 70 flooded roadways and stranded vehicles were reported.^[38] At least five vehicles were swept away by floodwaters.^[39] In Cabo San Lucas, 21 sewage canals overflowed and power outages were reported across three neighborhoods.^[10][40]

Additionally, moisture from the remnants of Raymond, Hurricane Priscilla and a tropical wave in the Gulf of Mexico triggered flash flooding and landslides across central and southeastern Mexico.^[41]

Elsewhere

As remnant moisture from Raymond neared the Southwestern United States, the National Weather Service issued 25 flash flood warnings across Arizona.^[42] Flash flood warnings and watches were also issued for the southern San Juan Mountains in Colorado.^[43][44]

Remnant moisture from Raymond brought heavy rainfall that triggered flash flooding and rockslides across portions of the Southwestern United States.^[42][45] In Arizona, street flooding and water rescues were reported. Portions of U.S. Route 60 were washed away by floodwaters.^[46] In Queen Valley, at least fifteen homes were flooded and at least two homes were destroyed.^[47] In Maricopa County, 4-5 homes were damaged and a 42-year-old man drowned after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters.^[42][48][49] Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport reported 99 delayed flights.^[50] Damage statewide totaled to more than US$1 million.^[46]