Natural Disaster Risk in Utuado
PR
Risk Summary for Utuado
Utuado 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: Utuado, PR
Located near the Atlantic Coast of the southeastern United States in Utuado County, Utuado is a city of approximately 23,831 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 Utuado a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
FEMA rates Utuado's composite natural disaster risk at 2.2 out of 10 — low risk. Tsunami risk is the primary coastal hazard, driven by the area's proximity to seismically active offshore zones capable of generating ocean waves that inundate low-lying coastlines. Residents should also account for volcano and coastal flood risk in their preparedness planning.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Utuado'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 Utuado County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
Despite its lower-than-average risk classification, Utuado 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.
What this means for Utuado: Tsunami preparedness
- Learn your community evacuation routes and the location of designated assembly areas.
- Standard homeowners insurance excludes tsunami flooding; flood coverage may be needed.
- If you feel strong shaking near the coast, move to high ground immediately — do not wait for an official warning.
Local Factors for Utuado
These city-level factors differentiate Utuado from other communities in Utuado County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
23,831
SuburbanGeographic Zone
SE Atlantic Coast
Hurricane & coastal flood risk
Climate Band
Tropical / Subtropical
Latitude 18.3°
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
18.2674° N, 66.7021° W
Utuado 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 Utuado
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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.