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Corozal (Municipio), PR

4 FEMA disaster declarations (2022–2025), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of null. Most common hazard: Hurricane.

4
FEMA declarations
2
Major disasters
Hurricane
Top hazard

How does Corozal (Municipio) County compare?

FEMA disaster declarations, this county versus the Puerto Rico county average and the national county average.

Corozal (Municipio) County
4
Puerto Rico county avg
3.7
National county avg
3.7

How disaster-prone is Corozal (Municipio) County?

Corozal (Municipio) County, Puerto Rico has recorded 4 FEMA disaster declarations between 2022 and 2025, of which 2 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 1.3 declarations per year across a 3-year record, or roughly 7% above the Puerto Rico county average of 3.7 and 7% above the national county average of 3.7. Declaration counts reflect federal recognition of event severity, not pure hazard frequency, smaller incidents handled locally never appear in FEMA's ledger.

The dominant disaster type on record is Hurricane, with 2 of 4 declarations falling under this category. FEMA's National Risk Index assigns this county an overall risk rating of (composite score N/A/100), driven by an Expected Annual Loss rating of Relatively Low equivalent to roughly $31.7M in annualized losses. Social vulnerability scores Data Unavailable and community resilience scores Data Unavailable - two factors that modify raw hazard exposure into actual harm. The single highest-risk natural hazard identified for this county is Drought ().

NFIP flood insurance claims data for this county is not present in the FEMA claims extract, which typically indicates either low historical flood activity or low policy penetration. Taken together, these indicators place Corozal (Municipio) County at a low relative risk level for federally recognized disasters. Households should pair this historical lens with forward-looking hazard maps, flood zones, wildfire risk overlays, and seismic zones published by FEMA and state emergency management, before making preparedness, insurance, or relocation decisions.

Risk Assessment

How Corozal (Municipio) County's disaster history compares to state and national averages.

Risk Level

Low

vs. Puerto Rico Avg

+7%

State avg: 3.7

vs. National Avg

+7%

National avg: 3.7

Avg Per Year

1.3

Over 3 years

FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Corozal (Municipio) County

Corozal (Municipio) County NRI risk profile 8-axis FEMA National Risk Index radar showing per-hazard composite scores for Earthquake 0, Flood 0, Hurricane 0, Tornado 0, Wildfire 0, Drought 0, Heat Wave 0, Winter Storm 0. Overall composite 0 of 100, classified Low. Earthquake Flood Hurricane Tornado Wildfire Drought Heat Wave Winter Storm 0 composite
Corozal (Municipio) County NRI risk profile FIPS 72047 · composite 0/100 (Low)

The radar plots Corozal (Municipio) County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance.

FEMA Records

4

Total declarations

NRI Source

FEMA 2023

Latest NRI release

County FIPS

72047

PR state code

Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release

Disaster Types

Breakdown of 4 FEMA disaster declarations in Corozal (Municipio) County by incident type.

Hurricane 2
Tropical Storm 1
Severe Storm 1

Declaration Types

FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).

Major Disaster - 2 50.0%

of all 4 declarations

Emergency - 2 50.0%

of all 4 declarations

FEMA Declarations Timeline

Disaster declarations per year for Corozal (Municipio) County.

Year Declarations
2025 1
2024 1
2022 2

Disaster Declarations

All 4 FEMA disaster declarations for Corozal (Municipio) County, Puerto Rico.

DR# Title Type Incident Date
4850 TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO DR Tropical Storm 2024-11-27
3610 TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO EM Severe Storm 2024-08-13
4671 HURRICANE FIONA DR Hurricane 2022-09-21
3583 TROPICAL STORM FIONA EM Hurricane 2022-09-18

Storm Events in Puerto Rico

NOAA severe weather data for Puerto Rico (2015–2025). Storm event data is tracked at the state level.

Storm Type Events Fatalities Injuries Property Damage
Flash Flood 1,030 34 15 $19.0B
Flood 986 2 0 $2.5M
Debris Flow 355 0 0 $4.1M
Thunderstorm Wind 263 2 4 $2.0M
Excessive Heat 184 0 0 $0

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025

FEMA National Risk Index

FEMA's composite risk score combining 18 natural hazard types, social vulnerability, and community resilience for Corozal (Municipio) County.

Overall Risk

Score: N/A/100

Expected Annual Loss

Relatively Low

$31.7M/year

Social Vulnerability

Data Unavailable

Community Resilience

Data Unavailable

Hazard Risk Breakdown

Risk rating for each of the 18 FEMA NRI natural hazard types in Corozal (Municipio) County.

Drought
Earthquake
Hail
Hurricane
Heat Wave
Landslide
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado
Volcanic Activity

Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri

Counties with Similar Risk in Puerto Rico

Other Puerto Rico counties with similar disaster declaration counts.

Disaster Preparedness Guides

Frequently Asked Questions

How many natural disasters has Corozal (Municipio) County, Puerto Rico had?
Corozal (Municipio) County, Puerto Rico has received 4 FEMA disaster declarations from 2022 to 2025. Of these, 2 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Corozal (Municipio) County?
The most common disaster type in Corozal (Municipio) County is Hurricane, with 2 declarations. Other disaster types include Tropical Storm (1), Severe Storm (1).
How does Corozal (Municipio) County's disaster risk compare to the Puerto Rico average?
Corozal (Municipio) County has 4 disaster declarations, which is 7% higher than the Puerto Rico county average of 3.7 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.7, it is 7% higher.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Corozal (Municipio) County received?
Corozal (Municipio) County has received 2 major disaster declarations, representing 50% of all 4 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Puerto Rico?
The most common storm types in Puerto Rico include Flash Flood (1,030 events), Flood (986 events), Debris Flow (355 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in Corozal (Municipio) County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Corozal (Municipio) County was 2022, with 2 declarations. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2022 to 2025.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Corozal (Municipio) County?
Based on FEMA declaration history, Corozal (Municipio) County has a low disaster risk level with 4 total declarations. This county has relatively few disaster declarations compared to the national average.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Corozal (Municipio) County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Corozal (Municipio) County, Puerto Rico has an overall risk score of N/A out of 100 (null). The county's social vulnerability rating is Data Unavailable and community resilience is Data Unavailable. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Relatively Low, representing $31.7M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Corozal (Municipio) County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Corozal (Municipio) County is Drought (risk rating: null). Other significant hazards include Earthquake (null) and Hail (null). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.

Data Sources & Methodology

Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.

Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.

This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.

What this means for Corozal (Municipio)

Corozal (Municipio), PR has 4 FEMA disaster declarations on record, a low historical disaster load, 7% above the Puerto Rico county average.

  • Its most common federal declaration type is major disaster (2 of 4) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Puerto Rico overview
  • See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
  • Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide

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