Hurricane Risk in Hawaii
All Hawaii counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hurricane score
Hurricane risk — tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge — is rated for 5 of 5 Hawaii counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Honolulu County carries the state's highest hurricane score at 73.3, with $880K in expected annual hurricane losses.
No Hawaii county reaches the High band for hurricane, and expected annual losses from hurricane total roughly $2M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hurricane
| # | County | Hurricane Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu County | Low | 0.02 / yr | $880K | |
| 2 | Maui County | Low | 0.05 / yr | $553K | |
| 3 | Hawaii County | Low | 0.05 / yr | $447K | |
| 4 | Kauai County | Low | 0.10 / yr | $395K | |
| 5 | Kalawao County | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $2K |
5 Hawaii counties with measurable hurricane risk. See the national hurricane ranking or all Hawaii counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Hawaii county has the highest hurricane risk?
Honolulu County has the highest FEMA hurricane risk score in Hawaii at 73.3 (Low), with $880K in expected annual losses and about 0.02 events per year.
How many Hawaii counties face significant hurricane risk?
5 Hawaii counties record measurable hurricane risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.