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Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico severe weather history spans 141 recorded events between 1998 and 2025. The dominant hazard is flood, accounting for 41.8% of all recorded events. It ranks #2,739 nationally and #5 in Puerto Rico.
141
Recorded events
1
Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
$501.6M
Property damage
The record
What the Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico severe weather history averages 5.2 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2010s, with 55 events logged in that decade alone.
The deadliest hazard in the Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico record is flood, responsible for 1 direct deaths. The costliest is flash flood, with $500.5M in reported property damage. In total, 6 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Ponce Municipio
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flood | 59 | 1 | $20K | 0 | 1998–2025 |
| Flash Flood | 48 | 0 | $500.5M | 0 | 1998–2025 |
| Heavy Rain | 18 | 0 | $51K | 0 | 1998–2016 |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 8 | 0 | $1.0M | 52 | 1998–2025 |
| Debris Flow | 7 | 0 | $14K | 0 | 2022–2025 |
| Lightning | 1 | 0 | $2K | 0 | 2013–2013 |
Decade by decade
Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Ponce Municipio
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2018 | Flood | PONCE | 1 | 0 | $0 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Flash Flood | PONCE | 0 | 1 | $1K |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
Heavy persistent rains affected the area for around 3 hours, then a strong thunderstorm moved over Ponce producing strong winds across the region. General public called the office to report fallen trees at Cotto Laurel in Ponce near San Cristobal Hospital.
Social media report indicated that PR-123 near Hacienda Buena Vista, was blocked due to a downed tree that impacted a utility pole. The pole fell and was emitting sparks, creating a hazardous situation. Elderly individuals were reported to be near the scene, and there was currently no vehicle access through the road.
Emergency managers reported a landslide affecting Luis Antonio Wito Morales Crespo Street (PR-139) near Hacienda Carmelita, approximately 5 miles south of Jayuya. The report did not indicate whether the road was blocked or remained passable.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Insufficient Data
FEMA NRI risk rating
132,760
Population (ACS)
$110K
Median home value
30
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO | DR |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO | EM |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FIONA | DR |
| Sep 18, 2022 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FIONA | EM |
| Aug 22, 2020 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM LAURA | EM |
| Jul 29, 2020 | Hurricane | POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE NINE | EM |
Within the county
Most affected places
- Ponce 416
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico?
141 events are on record between 1998 and 2025, causing 1 direct deaths and $501.6M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Ponce Municipio?
Flood, with 59 recorded events — 41.8% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Ponce Municipio?
30 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Ponce Municipio, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Ponce Municipio compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Ponce Municipio as insufficient data risk, placing it in the 0 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico severe weather history data come from?
Every figure is drawn from United States federal public-domain records: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events for the event archive, NOAA SPC SVRGIS for mapped tornado paths, FEMA for disaster declarations and risk ratings, and the U.S. Census for population context. Dates are shown in UTC and recent entries may still be revised by NOAA.
Nearby
Neighbouring counties
- Peñuelas Municipio 20
- Quebradillas Municipio 8
- Patillas Municipio 42
- Rincón Municipio 10
- Orocovis Municipio 29
- Río Grande Municipio 53
Cite this page
“Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/puerto-rico/ponce-municipio/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.