Natural Disaster Risk in Mayaguez
PR
Risk Summary for Mayaguez
Mayaguez 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: Mayaguez, PR
Mayaguez is a city of approximately 42,689 residents in Mayagüez 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 Mayaguez.
FEMA rates Mayaguez'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.
Mayaguez's risk score and well below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Mayagüez 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.
Mayaguez 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 Mayaguez: 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 Mayaguez
These city-level factors differentiate Mayaguez from other communities in Mayagüez County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
42,689
SuburbanGeographic Zone
SE Atlantic Coast
Hurricane & coastal flood risk
Climate Band
Tropical / Subtropical
Latitude 18.2°
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
18.1631° N, 67.3612° W
Mayagüez 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 Mayaguez
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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.