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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 96751

Kealia, Hawaii

4.8out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 96751

ZIP 96751 scores 4.8/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Tsunami.

Top Hazards

Tsunami Landslide Wildfire

All 18 Hazard Scores

Tsunami
10.0
Landslide
9.6
Wildfire
9.4
Coastal Flooding
9.3
Lightning
8.6
Hurricane
7.7
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Earthquake
5.0
Avalanche
4.5
Drought
3.6
Tornado
1.5
Strong Wind
1.4
Ice Storm
1.3
Extreme Heat
1.2
Winter Weather
1.2
Cold Wave
1.2
Hail
1.1
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 96751
4.8
Hawaii avg.
5.0
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” 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: ZIP 96751, Hawaii

Located in the Hawaiian archipelago in the central Pacific, ZIP 96751 serves the Kealia community. The tropical climate of this part of Hawaii β€” bringing warm temperatures moderated by trade winds and high volcanic terrain β€” directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 96751's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.8/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Coastal tsunami exposure is the dominant hazard concern, with the regional tectonic environment capable of generating both local and distant-source tsunami waves. Secondary hazards include landslide and wildfire.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 96751's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 5.0/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by tsunami and landslide, as measured by FEMA across Hawaii. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 96751'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 tsunami exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.

What this means for ZIP 96751: Tsunami preparedness

  • Learn your community evacuation routes and the location of designated assembly areas.
  • Standard homeowners insurance excludes tsunami flooding; flood coverage may be needed.
  • If you feel strong shaking near the coast, move to high ground immediately β€” do not wait for an official warning.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 96751

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 96751 from other communities in Hawaii County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

N/A

Rural

Geographic Zone

Island / Pacific

High coastal + tsunami exposure

Climate Band

Tropical (Hawaii)

Latitude 22.1Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 9.4/10

Coordinates

22.1067Β° N, 159.3052Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 96751

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.