Cabo Rojo, PR
Cabo Rojo County in PR has 13 FEMA disaster declarations on record covering 1970–2022, most recently Hurricane Fiona on Sep 21, 2022 (DR-4671). Its flood risk grade is A (Low risk), ranking #551 of 3,277 U.S. counties, with 0 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $0 in payouts. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
FEMA Disaster Declarations in Cabo Rojo County
The 13 most recent federally declared disasters affecting Cabo Rojo County, PR (1970–2022). Total declarations on record: 13.
| Declared | Incident Type | Title | FEMA Disaster # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2022 | Hurricane | Hurricane Fiona | DR-4671 |
| Sep 18, 2022 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Fiona | DR-3583 |
| Aug 22, 2020 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Laura | DR-3537 |
| Jul 29, 2020 | Hurricane | Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine | DR-3532 |
| Sep 20, 2017 | Hurricane | Hurricane Maria | DR-4339 |
| Sep 18, 2017 | Hurricane | Hurricane Maria | DR-3391 |
| Aug 22, 2011 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irene | DR-3326 |
| Nov 17, 1999 | Hurricane | Hurricane Lenny | DR-3151 |
| Sep 24, 1998 | Hurricane | Hurricane Georges - 18 Sep 98 | DR-1247 |
| Sep 11, 1996 | Hurricane | Hurricane Hortense | DR-1136 |
| Sep 2, 1979 | Hurricane | Hurricane David | DR-597 |
| Sep 19, 1975 | Flood | Tropical Storm Elioise | DR-483 |
| Oct 12, 1970 | Flood | Heavy Rains & Flooding | DR-296 |
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 15 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Other Counties in PR
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camuy | A | 15 | 0 | 14 |
| Hatillo | A | 15 | 0 | 14 |
| Hormigueros | A | 15 | 0 | 13 |
| Las Marias | A | 15 | 0 | 14 |
| Mayaguez | A | 15 | 0 | 14 |
| Quebradillas | A | 15 | 0 | 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FEMA disaster declarations does Cabo Rojo County, PR have?
Cabo Rojo County, PR has 13 federal disaster declarations on FEMA record (1970–2022). The 5 most recent are: Hurricane Fiona (declared Sep 21, 2022, DR-4671); Tropical Storm Fiona (declared Sep 18, 2022, DR-3583); Tropical Storm Laura (declared Aug 22, 2020, DR-3537); Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine (declared Jul 29, 2020, DR-3532); Hurricane Maria (declared Sep 20, 2017, DR-4339). Counts include flood, severe storm, hurricane, and coastal storm declarations from the OpenFEMA DisasterDeclarationsSummaries dataset.
What is the flood risk grade for Cabo Rojo County, PR?
Cabo Rojo County is graded A (composite score 15/100, low risk). It ranks #551 of 3,277 U.S. counties for flood risk in our scoring model. The grade combines NFIP claims density (40%), disaster frequency (25%), claim severity (20%), and year-over-year trend (15%).
How many NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Cabo Rojo County?
0 NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Cabo Rojo County, PR, totaling $0 in payouts. The average claim is $0. Source: FEMA FimaNfipClaims v2 dataset.
Has Cabo Rojo County, PR had any recent flood disasters?
Yes. The most recent FEMA declaration affecting Cabo Rojo County was Hurricane Fiona on Sep 21, 2022 (DR-4671). The county has 13 declared disasters in the OpenFEMA record covering 1970–2022.
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Source: FEMA OpenFEMA datasets, 2026.