Hawaii Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (HI) | HomeRiskMap

Hawaii is located in the West region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Hawaii are flooding, hurricanes, wildfires. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Hawaii is coordinated by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Hawaii

Flooding Hawaii faces significant flood risk, rated level 4 of 5, driven by intense rainfall, flash floods in steep valleys, and coastal threats… High Hurricanes Hawaii faces a moderate risk of hurricanes and tropical cyclones, rated level 3 out of 5. The season runs from June to November, with an… Moderate Wildfires Wildfires are a growing concern in Hawaii, especially in dry, windy regions of the islands. The state experiences a fire season that peaks… Moderate Earthquakes Hawaii faces a moderate (level 3 of 5) earthquake risk, with thousands of quakes each year, many linked to volcanic activity. The greatest… Moderate Landslides Hawaii faces a level 3 (moderate-to-high) landslide risk due to its steep volcanic terrain, deep weathered soils, and heavy rainfall.… Moderate Extreme Heat Hawaii is ranked Level 2 of 5 for extreme heat risk, meaning a moderate but lower-than-average threat. Heat events can still occur,… Low Drought Hawaii experiences periodic drought conditions, particularly on leeward (dry) sides of the islands and during El Niño years. While ranked… Low Severe Storms Severe storms in Hawaii are relatively uncommon and typically less intense than on the mainland, but they can still produce lightning,… Low Tornadoes Hawaii has a very low tornado risk, rated Level 1 of 5 by FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornadoes are rare and typically weak, often starting… Very Low Winter Storms Winter storms are rare and generally low-impact in Hawaii, but the state still experiences heavy rain, strong winds, and snow on its… Very Low