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Natural Disasters in Hawaii: History & Risk Data

315 recorded disaster events across 87 ZIP codes.

State Statistics

315
Total Events
$484.8M
Total Damage
44
Total Deaths
87
ZIP Codes

Event Timeline

0132639501975: 1 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage19751977: 2 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1980: 3 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1982: 28 events, 0 deaths, $7.0M damage19821986: 1 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1987: 1 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1988: 1 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage19881989: 1 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1992: 2 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1993: 1 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage19931994: 1 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1995: 1 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage1996: 1 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage19961997: 20 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage2000: 2 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage2002: 10 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage20022003: 12 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage2004: 2 events, 0 deaths, $0.8M damage2006: 6 events, 14 deaths, $0.0M damage20062007: 2 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage2008: 3 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage2011: 8 events, 5 deaths, $0.0M damage20112012: 50 events, 6 deaths, $0.0M damage2013: 1 events, 1 deaths, $0.0M damage2015: 11 events, 2 deaths, $0.0M damage20152016: 3 events, 3 deaths, $0.0M damage2017: 3 events, 3 deaths, $0.0M damage2018: 23 events, 6 deaths, $106.7M damage20182019: 8 events, 0 deaths, $0.0M damage2020: 3 events, 0 deaths, $91.8M damage2021: 28 events, 0 deaths, $176.4M damage20212022: 2 events, 0 deaths, $2.4M damage2023: 25 events, 4 deaths, $0.0M damage2024: 31 events, 0 deaths, $98.3M damage20242025: 18 events, 0 deaths, $1.4M damage
Events (no fatalities) Events with fatalities

Hazard Breakdown

🌊flood
157 events·44 deaths·$477.1M
Low:61
High:38
Severe:58
⛈️hail
54 events·0 deaths·$0
Low:32
Moderate:18
Severe:4
🔥wildfire
38 events·0 deaths·$0
Low:22
Moderate:16
💨wind
35 events·0 deaths·$750K
Low:25
Moderate:10
🌪️tornado
31 events·0 deaths·$7M
Low:3
Moderate:28

Most Affected ZIP Codes in Hawaii

96778 17 events 96734 14 events 96744 12 events 96795 11 events 96822 11 events 96817 10 events 96819 9 events 96816 9 events 96863 8 events 96701 8 events

📊 Hawaii Disaster Profile

Hawaii has a comparatively limited disaster record with 315 events documented across 87 ZIP codes. The cumulative documented property damage stands at $484.8M. A total of 44 fatalities have been attributed to natural disasters in the state.

⚠️ Hazard Distribution

Floods lead Hawaii's disaster profile with 157 events (50%), causing $477.1M in property damage. Other significant hazards include hailstorms (54 events), wildfires (38 events), and severe wind events (35 events, $750K in damages). Hawaii has no recorded hurricanes and earthquakes in the dataset.

📍 Geographic Impact

The most disaster-affected areas in Hawaii include ZIP 96778 (17 events), ZIP 96734 (14 events, $7.3M in damages), and ZIP 96744 (12 events, $5.2M in damages).

📈 Trends Over Time

Disaster frequency in Hawaii has increased markedly over time. The average annual event count in recent decades is roughly 144% higher than in earlier periods of the record. The year 2012 stands out as particularly active, with 50 events recorded — likely driven by a major weather system or disaster season.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Hawaii

What natural disasters occur in Hawaii?

Hawaii has experienced 315 documented natural disaster events. The hazard types recorded include floods (157), hailstorms (54), wildfires (38), severe wind events (35), and tornadoes (31). The most common hazard is floods, accounting for 50% of all events.

What are the most disaster-prone areas in Hawaii?

Based on historical records, the most disaster-affected ZIP codes in Hawaii are ZIP 96778 (17 events), ZIP 96734 (14 events), ZIP 96744 (12 events), ZIP 96795 (11 events), and ZIP 96822 (11 events). These areas have the highest concentration of recorded natural disaster events in the state.

How much damage have natural disasters caused in Hawaii?

Natural disasters have caused a documented $484.8M in property damage across Hawaii. This total is based on records from FEMA, NOAA, and USGS, covering events from the 1950s onward. The actual figure is likely higher, as not all events have complete damage records.

About This Data

State-level data aggregated from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →

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