Natural Disaster Risk in Kaaawa
Hawaii
Risk Summary for Kaaawa
Kaaawa 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: Kaaawa, Hawaii
Kaaawa is a small community of about 1,478 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 Kaaawa.
FEMA rates Kaaawa's composite natural disaster risk at 5.8 out of 10 — moderate risk. The area faces significant landslide risk, where mountainous topography and saturated soils during wet periods combine to create hazardous mass movement conditions. Residents should also account for lightning and tsunami risk in their preparedness planning.
Kaaawa'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.
Kaaawa's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that landslide exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.
What this means for Kaaawa: 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 Kaaawa
These city-level factors differentiate Kaaawa from other communities in Honolulu County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
1,478
Small TownGeographic Zone
Island / Pacific
High coastal + tsunami exposure
Climate Band
Tropical (Hawaii)
Latitude 21.5°
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
21.5462° N, 157.8511° 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.