Strong Wind Risk in Hawaii
All Hawaii counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index strong wind score
Strong Wind risk — damaging straight-line winds outside of tornadoes and hurricanes — is rated for 5 of 5 Hawaii counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Honolulu County carries the state's highest strong wind score at 7.9, with $64K in expected annual strong wind losses.
No Hawaii county reaches the High band for strong wind, and expected annual losses from strong wind total roughly $84K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Strong Wind
| # | County | Strong Wind Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $64K | |
| 2 | Hawaii County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $11K | |
| 3 | Kauai County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $6K | |
| 4 | Maui County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K | |
| 5 | Kalawao County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
5 Hawaii counties with measurable strong wind risk. See the national strong wind ranking or all Hawaii counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Hawaii county has the highest strong wind risk?
Honolulu County has the highest FEMA strong wind risk score in Hawaii at 7.9 (Very Low), with $64K in expected annual losses and about 0.01 events per year.
How many Hawaii counties face significant strong wind risk?
5 Hawaii counties record measurable strong wind risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.