Tornado Risk in Hawaii
All Hawaii counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index tornado score
Tornado risk — violently rotating columns of air capable of catastrophic local damage — is rated for 5 of 5 Hawaii counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Honolulu County carries the state's highest tornado score at 33.2, with $688K in expected annual tornado losses.
No Hawaii county reaches the High band for tornado, and expected annual losses from tornado total roughly $752K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Tornado
| # | County | Tornado Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu County | Low | 0.02 / yr | $688K | |
| 2 | Hawaii County | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $33K | |
| 3 | Maui County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $25K | |
| 4 | Kauai County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $5K | |
| 5 | Kalawao County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $104 |
5 Hawaii counties with measurable tornado risk. See the national tornado ranking or all Hawaii counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Hawaii county has the highest tornado risk?
Honolulu County has the highest FEMA tornado risk score in Hawaii at 33.2 (Low), with $688K in expected annual losses and about 0.02 events per year.
How many Hawaii counties face significant tornado risk?
5 Hawaii counties record measurable tornado risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.