Lightning Risk in Hawaii
All Hawaii counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index lightning score
Lightning risk — electrical discharges from storms that ignite fires and cause casualties — is rated for 5 of 5 Hawaii counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Honolulu County carries the state's highest lightning score at 100.0, with $13M in expected annual lightning losses.
4 Hawaii counties are rated High or Very High for lightning, and expected annual losses from lightning total roughly $17M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Lightning
| # | County | Lightning Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu County | Very High | 76.82 / yr | $13M | |
| 2 | Hawaii County | Very High | 70.03 / yr | $2M | |
| 3 | Maui County | High | 55.83 / yr | $2M | |
| 4 | Kauai County | High | 78.70 / yr | $1M | |
| 5 | Kalawao County | Very Low | 42.45 / yr | $1K |
5 Hawaii counties with measurable lightning risk. See the national lightning ranking or all Hawaii counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Hawaii county has the highest lightning risk?
Honolulu County has the highest FEMA lightning risk score in Hawaii at 100.0 (Very High), with $13M in expected annual losses and about 76.82 events per year.
How many Hawaii counties face significant lightning risk?
5 Hawaii counties record measurable lightning risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 4 of them are rated High or Very High.