Waikoloa, HI (ZIP 96738) shows 1 recorded natural disaster event — a comparatively quiet history. These include 1 wildfire.
The dominant hazard type for Waikoloa is wildfires, with 1 recorded events making up 100% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96738 has experienced 1 natural disaster event. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which accounts for 100% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waikoloa, HI, with 1 event documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96738 was Wildfire: Kawaihae (3.9K acres), which occurred on Jan 21, 2021. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
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 →