Las Marías Municipio

Puerto Rico — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

0.0

National percentile: 0th

Las Marías Municipio faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 0.0, 0th national percentile), driven primarily by a mix of natural hazards exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $13M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $13M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very Low Capacity to recover
Population 9K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Avalanche
Very Low $0/yr
Coastal Flood
Very Low $0/yr
Cold Wave
Very Low $0/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Avalanche Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Coastal Flood Very Low 0.01 / yr $0
Cold Wave Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Drought Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Earthquake Very Low 0.03 / yr $1M
Hail Very Low 0.03 / yr $563
Heat Wave Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Hurricane Very Low 0.18 / yr $3M
Ice Storm Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.01 / yr $393K
Landslide Very Low 69.26 / yr $8M
Lightning Very Low 63.00 / yr $90K
Strong Wind Very Low 0.00 / yr $7
Tornado Very Low 0.00 / yr $4K
Tsunami Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Volcanic Activity Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Winter Weather Very Low 0.00 / yr $0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall natural disaster risk for Las Marías Municipio?

Las Marías Municipio has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 0.0 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 0th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Las Marías Municipio?

The three highest-rated hazards are Avalanche (Very Low, $0 EAL), Coastal Flood (Very Low, $0 EAL), Cold Wave (Very Low, $0 EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Las Marías Municipio compare to other Puerto Rico counties?

Las Marías Municipio ranks #43 of 78 Puerto Rico counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.

What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?

EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Las Marías Municipio's $13M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.