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Puerto Rico: warnings and declarations in 2026
The National Weather Service issued 62 warnings for Puerto Rico in 2026 through September, 31% below the average of 90 for those months in 2008-2025. The most frequent was the flash flood warning (28). FEMA has made 0 declarations for Puerto Rico this year.
Latest notices in Puerto Rico
USGSM2.6September 30, 2026
M2.6 earthquake, 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
At 9:03 p.m. UTC, September 30, 2026
USGSM3.1September 30, 2026
M3.1 earthquake, 4 km NNE of Animas, Puerto Rico
At 9:00 p.m. UTC, September 30, 2026
USGSM2.6September 29, 2026
M2.6 earthquake, 4 km NNE of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico
At 4:14 a.m. UTC, September 29, 2026
USGSM2.9September 28, 2026
M2.9 earthquake, 41 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico
At 10:13 a.m. UTC, September 28, 2026
USGSM2.6September 28, 2026
M2.6 earthquake, 3 km SE of Galateo, Puerto Rico
At 3:55 a.m. UTC, September 28, 2026
USGSM3.2September 26, 2026
M3.2 earthquake, 40 km SE of Esperanza, Puerto Rico
At 3:03 p.m. UTC, September 26, 2026
USGSM2.8September 26, 2026
M2.8 earthquake, 8 km NNE of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico
At 5:35 a.m. UTC, September 26, 2026
USGSM2.5September 25, 2026
M2.5 earthquake, 6 km SSE of Salinas, Puerto Rico
At 1:17 p.m. UTC, September 25, 2026
Which warnings, watches and advisories does Puerto Rico get?
| Product | Yearly average 2008-2025 | 2025 | 2026 through September | Average, same months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 445 | 602 | 284 | 329 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 68 | 87 | 28 | 50 |
| Flood Warning | 33 | 56 | 19 | 24 |
| Heat Advisory | 22 | 82 | 65 | 18 |
| High Surf Advisory | 16 | 20 | 5 | 10 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 7 | 16 | 8 | 6 |
| Flash Flood Watch | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Red Flag Warning | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Wind Advisory | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coastal Flood Watch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Flood Watch | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| High Surf Warning | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
How many warnings does Puerto Rico get each year?
Every NWS warning (VTEC significance W) that covered part of Puerto Rico. 2026 is drawn as an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 62 |
| 2025 | 165 |
| 2024 | 226 |
| 2023 | 150 |
| 2022 | 139 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2019 | 72 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2017 | 239 |
| 2016 | 71 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2012 | 95 |
| 2011 | 247 |
| 2010 | 202 |
| 2009 | 118 |
| 2008 | 106 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
FEMA declarations for Puerto Rico in 2026
FEMA has made no declaration for Puerto Rico in 2026 so far.
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. Data as of September 29, 2026.
Recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico
USGSM2.6September 30, 2026
M2.6 earthquake, 5 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
At 9:03 p.m. UTC, September 30, 2026
USGSM3.1September 30, 2026
M3.1 earthquake, 4 km NNE of Animas, Puerto Rico
At 9:00 p.m. UTC, September 30, 2026
USGSM2.6September 29, 2026
M2.6 earthquake, 4 km NNE of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico
At 4:14 a.m. UTC, September 29, 2026
USGSM2.9September 28, 2026
M2.9 earthquake, 41 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico
At 10:13 a.m. UTC, September 28, 2026
USGSM2.6September 28, 2026
M2.6 earthquake, 3 km SE of Galateo, Puerto Rico
At 3:55 a.m. UTC, September 28, 2026
Source: U.S. Geological Survey earthquake catalog.
Questions about Puerto Rico's warnings
How many weather warnings does Puerto Rico get a year?
An average of 119 NWS warnings a year in 2008-2025, and 165 in 2025.
What is the most common warning in Puerto Rico?
The flash flood warning: 68 a year on average in 2008-2025.
Where do the live warnings come from?
From the National Weather Service's alert feed (api.weather.gov), which AreaZine reads every few minutes. For a warning in force now, the NWS office page and NOAA Weather Radio are the first source; phones receive only the most dangerous warnings as Wireless Emergency Alerts.