Typhoon Mawar hit Guam on May 24, 2023. It was a Category 4 storm at the time, bringing severe winds, torrential rain, and a storm surge across the island. The storm's eyewall passed over the northern part of Guam, bringing sustained winds of up to 140-145 mph and around 24.5 inches of rain. It was the strongest storm to affect Guam since 2002. The impact caused widespread power outages and damage, especially to wooden and tin structures, while concrete buildings fared better. The typhoon caused extensive flooding and significant damage to infrastructure, with recovery efforts ongoing after the storm passed.