Natural Disaster Risk in Barrigada
GU
Risk Summary for Barrigada
Barrigada scores 2.2/10 (Low risk), below the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Tsunami.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Barrigada, GU
Barrigada is a small unincorporated community in Guam County, near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States. The area experiences a temperate continental climate with four seasons, with seasonal severe weather shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Barrigada.
FEMA rates Barrigada's composite natural disaster risk at 2.2 out of 10 — low risk. The threat of tsunami inundation tops the local coastal risk profile, requiring residents in low-lying areas to maintain awareness of evacuation routes and warning systems. Residents should also account for volcano and coastal flood risk in their preparedness planning.
Barrigada's risk score and well below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Guam County, the highest-scoring are tsunami, volcano, and coastal flood. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
Barrigada carries a below-average natural disaster risk, reflecting fewer and less severe hazard exposures than typical U.S. communities. Even so, the area's primary risk — tsunami — warrants awareness and appropriate insurance coverage, as lower risk does not mean zero risk.
What this means for Barrigada: Tsunami preparedness
- If you feel strong shaking near the coast, move to high ground immediately — do not wait for an official warning.
- Learn your community evacuation routes and the location of designated assembly areas.
- Standard homeowners insurance excludes tsunami flooding; flood coverage may be needed.
Local Factors for Barrigada
These city-level factors differentiate Barrigada from other communities in Guam County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
N/A
RuralGeographic Zone
SE Atlantic Coast
Hurricane & coastal flood risk
Climate Band
Tropical / Subtropical
Latitude 13.5°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 1.1/10
Coordinates
13.4782° N, 144.8152° W
Guam County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for Barrigada
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.