Wildfire Risk in Hawaii
All Hawaii counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index wildfire score
Wildfire risk — uncontrolled fires that spread across wildland and into communities — is rated for 5 of 5 Hawaii counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Honolulu County carries the state's highest wildfire score at 99.0, with $27M in expected annual wildfire losses.
2 Hawaii counties are rated High or Very High for wildfire, and expected annual losses from wildfire total roughly $47M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Wildfire
| # | County | Wildfire Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu County | High | 0.01 / yr | $27M | |
| 2 | Hawaii County | High | 0.01 / yr | $14M | |
| 3 | Maui County | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $4M | |
| 4 | Kauai County | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $3M | |
| 5 | Kalawao County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $6K |
5 Hawaii counties with measurable wildfire risk. See the national wildfire ranking or all Hawaii counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Hawaii county has the highest wildfire risk?
Honolulu County has the highest FEMA wildfire risk score in Hawaii at 99.0 (High), with $27M in expected annual losses and about 0.01 events per year.
How many Hawaii counties face significant wildfire risk?
5 Hawaii counties record measurable wildfire risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 2 of them are rated High or Very High.