Hawaii wildfire risk
Honolulu County has the highest wildfire risk in Hawaii, scoring 99 out of 100 — rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu County | 99 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 2 | Hawaii County | 98.3 | Relatively High | 0 |
| 3 | Maui County | 95.3 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 4 | Kauai County | 93.1 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 5 | Kalawao County | 19.4 | 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.
Wildfire risk nationally:
Other hazard risks in Hawaii:
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest wildfire risk county in Hawaii?
Honolulu County, HI has the highest wildfire risk in Hawaii, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 99 out of 100 (rated "Relatively High").
What causes wildfire risk in Hawaii?
Wildfire risk reflects expected annual losses to buildings, population, and agriculture from wildfire, adjusted for social vulnerability and community resilience. High scores cluster in the western US, where dry climate, fuel loads, and seasonal wind patterns combine with rapid suburban development into fire-prone terrain.