ZIP code 96766 in Lihue, HI has a relatively limited disaster record, with 3 events documented. These include 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Lihue is floods, with 3 recorded events making up 100% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 $13.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lihue was Flash Flood on Apr 12, 2024, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 12, 2024), causing $6.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96766 has experienced 3 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 100% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lihue, HI, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.5M in property damage.
Yes, Lihue (ZIP 96766) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96766 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 12, 2024. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.5M in property damage in the Lihue, HI area (ZIP 96766). 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 →