Camuy Municipio, Puerto Rico
Municipio storm and disaster record · FIPS 72027 · population 32,797 · 46 sq mi
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 143 records for Camuy Municipio, Puerto Rico from 1950 through June 30, 2026, on 128 days; the most frequent are floods and flash floods (44 records). 115 of them are forecast-zone records, which the National Weather Service files once per zone: a county covered by several zones receives each one, so a single storm can add several records on the same day. The deadliest single record is the March 27, 2024 rip current, filed for the forecast zone Northwest, which covers the county: 1 death and 3 injuries. FEMA has issued 22 declarations naming the county since 1975, 20 of them for natural hazards; the latest for a natural hazard was “Tropical Storm Ernesto” on November 27, 2024.
The record, 1950 to 2026
Storm records filed for the county each year (2026 to June 30, 2026). Before 1996 NOAA recorded only tornadoes (from 1950), thunderstorm wind and hail (from 1955).
- recorded, no damage figure
- under $100,000
- $100,000 or more
- $1 million or more
- $10 million or more, or a death
- $100 million or more, or 10 deaths
- a year's colour: its recorded damage or deaths
- a year with a death
- 1955: wind and hail recorded from 1955
- 1996: all 48 event types from 1996
- Storm records
- 143on 128 days, 1950 to June 30, 2026
- Deaths recorded
- 2912 injuries
- Damage, 2025 dollars
- $912Mas filed (scale steps before 1993)
- FEMA declarations
- 22latest 2024
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records through June 30, 2026 (file revision 20260918); damage converted to 2025 dollars with the BLS CPI-U. Search the record at NCEI. BLS consumer price index.
What hazards hit Camuy Municipio most?
The most frequent records are floods and flash floods: 44 since 1996. Census land area gives no figure for Camuy Municipio under this code, so it carries no per-area rank.
| Hazard | Records | Days | First, last | Killed | Injured | Damage | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | 44 | 35 | 1996-2026 | 0 | 0 | $910M | – |
| Rip currents and high surf | 34 | 34 | 2006-2025 | 28 | 11 | $1.1M | – |
| Heat | 31 | 31 | 2023-2024 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| Heavy rain | 8 | 7 | 1996-2019 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| Landslides and avalanches | 7 | 7 | 1997-2008 | 1 | 1 | $13K | – |
| Hurricanes and tropical storms | 6 | 5 | 2000-2024 | 0 | 0 | $70K | – |
| Drought | 3 | 3 | 2023-2023 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| High wind and dust storms | 3 | 3 | 2005-2018 | 0 | 0 | $10K | – |
| Fog, smoke and funnel clouds | 2 | 2 | 2001-2003 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 2 | 2 | 2012-2021 | 0 | 0 | $25K | – |
| Wildfires | 2 | 2 | 2011-2023 | 0 | 0 | $504K | – |
| Lightning | 1 | 1 | 1996-1996 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (county and forecast-zone records attributed to the county; a zone record shows its own totals on each county it covers). Days: dates with at least one record of the hazard in the county. Ranks: days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land (Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer), since 1950 for tornadoes, 1955 for hail and thunderstorm wind, 1996 for the rest.
When was the last damaging storm in Camuy Municipio?
The most recent record with damage, injuries or deaths is the February 2, 2026 coastal flood ($15,000 in damage in 2025 dollars).
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | Coastal FloodAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest | 0 | 0 | $15K | |
| 2025-10-03 | Coastal FloodAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest | 0 | 0 | $1K | |
| 2025-10-03 | Coastal FloodAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-10-03 | Coastal FloodAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest | 0 | 0 | $1K | |
| 2025-09-02 | FloodCamuy Municipio | 0 | 0 | $400 | |
| 2025-08-17 | High SurfAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-07-17 | Rip CurrentAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest | 1 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-05-02 | Flash FloodCamuy Municipio | 0 | 0 | $3K | |
| 2025-01-11 | Coastal FloodAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest | 0 | 0 | $1K | |
| 2024-09-25 | Rip CurrentAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest | 1 | 0 | – | |
| 2024-08-11 | Rip CurrentAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest | 1 | 0 | – | |
| 2024-05-19 | Rip CurrentAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest | 1 | 1 | – |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database; every record of 2025-2026 is listed, earlier ones when they caused deaths, injuries or $250,000 of damage (2025 dollars), and every tornado.
The deadliest and costliest records
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-27 | Rip CurrentAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest A 40-year-old male tourist and his two daughters were swept away by rip currents at Montones Beach in Isabela. The man managed to rescue the girls but was also dragged and unable to get out of the water. Paramedics from State Medical Emergencies provided first aid and confirmed that the individual no longer had vital ... | 1 | 3 | – | |
| 2023-01-18 | Rip CurrentAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest A man drowned on Jobos Beach in Isabela around 3:30 pm after being swept away by rip currents. Another man who was injured in the incident was transported to a hospital. | 1 | 2 | – | |
| 2021-10-09 | Rip CurrentAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest A 51 year old male was swept away by a rip current, along with his daughter and son in-law in Golondrinas Beach in Isabela. The 51 year old male drowned and the other two were rescued. | 1 | 2 | – | |
| 2024-05-19 | Rip CurrentAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest A tourist drowned at Shacks Beach in Isabela after being swept away by rip currents while snorkeling. | 1 | 1 | – | |
| 2024-05-14 | Rip CurrentAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest A tourist drowned on Jobos Beach. | 1 | 1 | – | |
| 2024-02-13 | Rip CurrentAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest A man was found floating on the waters near Playa Montones in Isabela. The individual was found dead. | 1 | 1 | – | |
| 2009-12-27 | High SurfAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest One person drowned in rough surf while trying to rescue his 11 year old son from the rough surf. | 1 | 1 | – | |
| 1997-01-21 | Debris FlowNaranjito Comerio, Camuy Municipio One person died Tuesday night and another lost his leg when a rock slid off a mountain and crashed into the pickup these persons were riving along highway 156 heading from Naranjito to Comerio in Puerto Rico. Although the area where this incident occurred was not affected by significant flooding, the terrain was ... | 1 | 1 | $9K |
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-19 | High SurfAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest | 0 | 0 | $1.1M | |
| 2023-03-31 | WildfireAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest | 0 | 0 | $504K | |
| 2026-02-02 | Coastal FloodAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest | 0 | 0 | $15K | |
| 1997-01-21 | Debris FlowNaranjito Comerio, Camuy Municipio | 1 | 1 | $9K | |
| 2025-05-02 | Flash FloodCamuy Municipio | 0 | 0 | $3K | |
| 2025-10-03 | Coastal FloodAguadilla Municipio and 4 more · forecast zone Northwest | 0 | 0 | $1K | |
| 2025-09-02 | FloodCamuy Municipio | 0 | 0 | $400 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: deaths and injuries direct and indirect; damage is property plus crops as estimated by the National Weather Service, converted to 2025 dollars.
Is it getting more frequent?
Records per decade for Camuy Municipio's most frequent hazards. Counts rose everywhere after 1996, when NOAA began recording every event type, so compare decades within a hazard's complete period only (the shaded cells come before it).
| Hazard | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | – | – | – | – | 3 | 18 | 11 | 12 |
| Rip currents and high surf | – | – | – | – | 0 | 3 | 13 | 18 |
| Heat | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records per calendar decade; zone records from the CZ_TYPE field (Z).
What time of year?
Records by month in Camuy Municipio. The two busiest months are in violet.
The values, month by month
Jan 11 · Feb 6 · Mar 14 · Apr 5 · May 22 · Jun 14 · Jul 12 · Aug 9 · Sep 21 · Oct 11 · Nov 11 · Dec 7 (records).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records by the month they began.
Federal disaster declarations for Camuy Municipio
FEMA's register lists 22 declarations that include Camuy Municipio: 12 major disasters, 10 emergencies and 0 fire management assistance declarations. Most were for hurricane (12) and severe storm (4).
| Declared | Number | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-27 | DR-4850 | Tropical Storm | Tropical Storm Ernesto |
| 2024-08-13 | EM-3610 | Severe Storm | Tropical Storm Ernesto |
| 2022-09-21 | DR-4671 | Hurricane | Hurricane Fiona |
| 2022-09-18 | EM-3583 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Fiona |
| 2020-08-22 | EM-3537 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Laura |
| 2020-07-29 | EM-3532 | Hurricane | Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine |
| 2020-03-27 | DR-4493 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020-03-13 | EM-3452 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2020-01-07 | EM-3426 | Earthquake | Earthquakes |
| 2019-08-27 | EM-3417 | Severe Storm | Tropical Storm Dorian |
| 2017-09-20 | DR-4339 | Hurricane | Hurricane Maria |
| 2017-09-18 | EM-3391 | Hurricane | Hurricane Maria |
| 2017-09-10 | DR-4336 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irma |
| 2011-08-22 | EM-3326 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irene |
| 2011-07-14 | DR-4004 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides |
| 2004-09-17 | DR-1552 | Severe Storm | Tropical Storm Jeanne and Resulting Landslides and Mudslides |
| 1999-11-17 | EM-3151 | Hurricane | Hurricane Lenny |
| 1998-09-24 | DR-1247 | Hurricane | Hurricane Georges - 18 Sep 98 |
| 1996-09-11 | DR-1136 | Hurricane | Hurricane Hortense |
| 1989-09-21 | DR-842 | Hurricane | Hurricane Hugo |
| 1986-07-10 | DR-768 | Flood | Heavy Rains, Flooding & Mudslides |
| 1975-09-19 | DR-483 | Flood | Tropical Storm Elioise |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2), declarations through October 2, 2026; one declaration is counted once however many areas it names. OpenFEMA dataset page.
How many floods has Camuy Municipio had?
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 44 flood or flash flood records for Camuy Municipio from 1996 to 2026, on 35 days, with 0 deaths. By flood insurance claims since 1978 (OpenFEMA, as of September 8, 2026), Camuy Municipio ranks 2477th of 2,942 U.S. counties.
| Storm | Began | Records | Deaths in the county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Storm Ernesto | 2024-08-11 | 1 | 1 |
| Hurricane Maria | 2017-09-20 | 1 | 0 |
| Hurricane Irma | 2017-09-06 | 1 | 0 |
The National Flood Insurance Program has paid $26,000 on 7 claims filed in Camuy Municipio; the most in one year was 1 in 1981. Claims count insured losses only: uninsured flood damage is not in this file.
The values, year by year
1981: 1 · 1987: 1 · 1997: 1 · 1998: 1 · 2006: 1 · 2008: 1 · 2010: 1; the other years: 0.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims, as of September 8, 2026; claims by year of loss, payments in the dollars of the year paid. OpenFEMA dataset page.
Counties that share a border with Camuy Municipio
Source: U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file; NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records since 1950. The Census Bureau's adjacency file.
Next
- Floods in Puerto RicoThe state's floods and flash floods, by county, year and month
- The Puerto Rico recordEvery hazard in the state, its deadliest events and its federal declarations
- FEMA's risk rating for each hazard in Camuy MunicipioThe hazard risk calculator: 18 hazards beside the county's record
- Download Camuy Municipio's FEMA declarations (CSV)22 rows: every declaration that named the county, for your own analysis