Natural Disaster Risk in Corozal

Natural Hazard Profile: Corozal, PR

Located near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States in Corozal County, Corozal is a city of approximately 34,259 residents. The temperate continental climate that characterizes this part of PR — marked by a temperate continental climate with four seasons — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Corozal a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Corozal's overall natural disaster risk is rated 2.2/10 (Low) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Coastal tsunami exposure is the dominant hazard concern, with the regional tectonic environment capable of generating both local and distant-source tsunami waves. Secondary hazards include volcano and coastal flood.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Corozal's natural disaster risk is well below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. The hazard distribution here is led by tsunami and volcano, as measured by FEMA across Corozal County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Despite its lower-than-average risk classification, Corozal is not immune to natural hazards. Basic preparedness — an emergency kit, awareness of seasonal risks, and property insurance that covers tsunami — remains prudent for all residents.