Kula, HI (ZIP 96790) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 floods, 3 severe wind events, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 3 recorded incidents (43% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 27, 2023.
Kula has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 29, 2003.
Kula has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 21, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kula was Flash Flood on May 1, 2022, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 27, 2023).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96790 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kula, HI, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Kula (ZIP 96790) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96790 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2022. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Kula, HI area (ZIP 96790). 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 →