ZIP code 96797 in Waipahu, HI has a relatively limited disaster record, with 3 events documented. These include 1 flood, 1 tornado, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $251K.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (1 total). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2023.
Waipahu has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 18, 1982.
Waipahu has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 24, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waipahu was EF2 Tornado on Mar 18, 1982, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96797 has experienced 3 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which accounts for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waipahu, HI, with 1 event documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Waipahu (ZIP 96797) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2023.
Waipahu has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 18, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96797 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 18, 1982. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $251K in property damage in the Waipahu, HI area (ZIP 96797). 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 →