Hawaii hurricane risk
Honolulu County has the highest hurricane risk in Hawaii, scoring 73.3 out of 100 — rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu County | 73.3 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 2 | Maui County | 69.5 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 3 | Hawaii County | 68.3 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 4 | Kauai County | 64.9 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 5 | Kalawao County | 10.4 | Very Low | 0 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. Scores are 0–100 percentile rankings among all US counties. See the methodology page for definitions. Download the full CSV for all counties.
Hurricane risk nationally:
Other hazard risks in Hawaii:
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest hurricane risk county in Hawaii?
Honolulu County, HI has the highest hurricane risk in Hawaii, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 73.3 out of 100 (rated "Relatively Low").
What causes hurricane risk in Hawaii?
Hurricane risk covers expected annual losses from tropical cyclone winds — storm surge is captured separately under coastal flooding. High scores concentrate along the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Seaboard from Texas through New England, with Florida's peninsula and barrier islands typically leading national rankings. The NRI score also accounts for population exposure and community resilience.