Eastern District, AS
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Eastern District has experienced 16 federally declared disasters since 1966, most recently Covid-19 in 2020. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Insufficient Data — compared to other US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Eastern District has been designated in 16 declarations since 1966, covering 7 disaster types including hurricane (5), typhoon (4), biological (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2018 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Gita |
| 2018 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Gita |
| 2014 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| 2009 | Earthquake | Earthquake,Tsunami, And Flooding |
| 2005 | Typhoon | Tc Olaf, Includ. High Winds And Surf And Heavy Rainfall |
| 2004 | Typhoon | High Winds, High Surf, And Heavy Rainfall Associated With Tropcial Cyclone Heta |
| 2003 | Severe Storm | Heavy Rainfall, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 1992 | Hurricane | Hurricane Val |
Showing the 10 most recent of 16 total declarations since 1966.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Insufficient Data | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Insufficient Data | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Insufficient Data | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Insufficient Data | — | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Insufficient Data | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Insufficient Data | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Insufficient Data | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Insufficient Data | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Insufficient Data | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Insufficient Data | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Insufficient Data | — | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Insufficient Data | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Insufficient Data | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Insufficient Data | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Insufficient Data | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Insufficient Data | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Social vulnerability data is not available for Eastern District.
Future risk outlook
Wildfire, flood, and heat projections are pending data availability. See the data page for status.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
Has Eastern District received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Eastern District has received 16 federal disaster declarations since 1966, including declarations in 2020. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (5 declarations).
Has Eastern District had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Eastern District since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Covid-19 in 2020.
How does Eastern District's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Honolulu County, HI has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively High) and Kauai County, HI has the lowest (Relatively Moderate). Eastern District is rated Insufficient Data overall.