Hawaii strong wind risk
Honolulu County has the highest strong wind risk in Hawaii, scoring 7.9 out of 100 — rated "Very Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu County | 7.9 | Very Low | 0 |
| 2 | Hawaii County | 2.6 | Very Low | 0 |
| 3 | Kauai County | 1.4 | Very Low | 0 |
| 4 | Maui County | 1.2 | Very Low | 0 |
| 5 | Kalawao County | 0.8 | 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.
Strong Wind risk nationally:
Other hazard risks in Hawaii:
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest strong wind risk county in Hawaii?
Honolulu County, HI has the highest strong wind risk in Hawaii, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 7.9 out of 100 (rated "Very Low").
What causes strong wind risk in Hawaii?
Strong wind risk covers non-convective, non-tropical sustained high winds — including derechos and general high-wind events, but excluding tornado and hurricane winds. High scores appear in mountain passes, coastal headlands, and open plains where topography amplifies wind speeds. Damage concentrates on utility infrastructure, trees, and lightweight structures.