Urban Honolulu, HI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Urban Honolulu is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Honolulu County, HI. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, landslide, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Urban Honolulu
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Urban Honolulu's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Urban Honolulu itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Honolulu County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Urban Honolulu along with the rest of the county, not a Urban Honolulu-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 99.3 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | 75.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 98.6 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Tornado | 33.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 13.5 | Very Low |
| Hail | 10.9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 73.3 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 61.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 99.6 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | 100 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 7.9 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | 92.3 | Relatively High |
| Volcanic Activity | 0 | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | 0 | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Honolulu County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Urban Honolulu, HI at risk of?
Urban Honolulu is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Honolulu County, where Urban Honolulu is located, are lightning, landslide, and inland flooding.
What is Urban Honolulu's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Honolulu County, where Urban Honolulu is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Urban Honolulu a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Urban Honolulu carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Honolulu County.
Has Urban Honolulu had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 hail, 59 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Urban Honolulu since 2016.