Kamuela, HI (ZIP 96743) shows 6 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 floods, 1 hailstorm, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kamuela is floods, with 4 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 3, 2018.
Kamuela has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 8, 2012.
Kamuela has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kamuela was Flash Flood on Aug 22, 2018, which caused $7.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Feb 18, 2018).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96743 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), hailstorm (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kamuela, HI, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, Kamuela (ZIP 96743) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 3, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96743 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 22, 2018. This event caused $7.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Kamuela, HI area (ZIP 96743). 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 →