ZIP code 96720 in Hilo, HI has a relatively limited disaster record, with 6 events documented. These include 5 floods and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Hilo is floods, with 5 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $8.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Hilo has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 20, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hilo was Flood on Aug 25, 2024, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 25, 2024), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96720 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (5 events) and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hilo, HI, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.1M in property damage.
Yes, Hilo (ZIP 96720) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Hilo has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 20, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96720 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 25, 2024. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Hilo, HI area (ZIP 96720). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced 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 →