Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 96734 in Kailua, HI. These include 6 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 6 recorded incidents (43% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 17, 2025.
Kailua has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 9, 2012.
Kailua has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 11, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kailua was Flash Flood on Mar 9, 2021, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 13, 2018), causing $2.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96734 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kailua, HI, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.8M in property damage.
Yes, Kailua (ZIP 96734) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 17, 2025.
Kailua has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 11, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96734 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 9, 2021. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Kailua, HI area (ZIP 96734). 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 →