Natural Disaster Risk in Fort Shafter
Hawaii
Risk Summary for Fort Shafter
Fort Shafter scores 5.8/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Landslide.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Fort Shafter, Hawaii
Fort Shafter is a small unincorporated community in Honolulu County, in the Hawaiian archipelago in the central Pacific. The area experiences warm temperatures moderated by trade winds and high volcanic terrain, with elevated rainfall from November through March shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Fort Shafter.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Fort Shafter carries an overall risk score of 5.8/10, placing it in the moderate category. Slope instability and debris flows are the primary natural hazard, driven by a combination of local geology, precipitation intensity, and terrain that creates susceptibility to failure. The area also faces notable exposure to lightning and tsunami.
Fort Shafter's risk score, slightly above the 5.0/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Honolulu County, the highest-scoring are landslide, lightning, and tsunami. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
With a moderate risk rating, Fort Shafter residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for landslide is recommended.
What this means for Fort Shafter: Landslide preparedness
- Watch for warning signs such as new cracks, tilting trees, or changes in water drainage on slopes.
- Standard insurance generally excludes landslide and earth-movement damage — ask about specialized coverage.
- Have an evacuation plan ready during periods of intense or prolonged rainfall.
Local Factors for Fort Shafter
These city-level factors differentiate Fort Shafter from other communities in Honolulu County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
323
RuralGeographic Zone
Island / Pacific
High coastal + tsunami exposure
Climate Band
Tropical (Hawaii)
Latitude 21.3°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 9.9/10
Coordinates
21.3446° N, 157.8834° W
Honolulu County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.