ZIP code 96816 in Honolulu, HI has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 5 floods, 2 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Honolulu is floods, with 5 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 30, 2025.
Honolulu has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 9, 2012.
Honolulu has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 11, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Honolulu was Flash Flood on Apr 13, 2018, which caused $2.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 11, 1982), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96816 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (5 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Honolulu, HI, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Honolulu (ZIP 96816) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 30, 2025.
Honolulu has 2 recorded tornado events 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 11, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96816 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 13, 2018. This event caused $2.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Honolulu, HI area (ZIP 96816). 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 →