Natural Disasters in Waikoloa Beach Resort, HI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
98.5
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
98.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
56.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
56.7
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
29
Public Assistance
$154.1M
Individual Assistance
$3.1M
Most Common Type
Fire
11 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfires and High Winds → | Fire | Aug 2023 | $554K | $700 |
| Mauna Kea Beach Fire → | Fire | Aug 2023 | — | — |
| Kohala Ranch Fire → | Fire | Aug 2023 | — | — |
| Mana Road Fire → | Fire | Aug 2021 | — | — |
| Hurricane Douglas → | Hurricane | Jul 2020 | $15K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $12.2M | $35K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Lane → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | $14.8M | — |
| Tropical Storm Olivia → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | — | — |
| Hurricane Lane → | Hurricane | Aug 2018 | — | — |
| Kilauea Volcanic Eruption and Earthquakes → | Volcanic Eruption | May 2018 | $104.2M | — |
| Pu'u O'o Volcanic Eruption and Lava Flow → | Volcanic Eruption | Nov 2014 | $6.9M | — |
| Tropical Storm Iselle → | Severe Storm | Sep 2014 | $2.8M | — |
| Tsunami Waves → | Tsunami | Apr 2011 | $371K | — |
| Severe Storms, High Surf, Flooding, and Mudslides → | Severe Storm | Feb 2008 | $247K | — |
| Puako Fire → | Fire | Oct 2007 | — | — |
| Kohala Mountain Road Fire → | Fire | Aug 2007 | — | — |
| Earthquake → | Earthquake | Oct 2006 | $8.4M | $3.0M |
| Akoni Pule Highway Fire → | Fire | Aug 2005 | — | — |
| Lalamilo Fire → | Fire | Aug 2005 | — | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
777
Total Claims Paid
$22,114,403
Avg Claim Payout
$28,461
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
29
Federal Funding
$5,022,466
Properties Protected
7
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.43
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 6 | $770,505 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 5 | $327,953 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 3 | $320,624 |
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 2 | $149,740 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $105,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Waikoloa Beach Resort has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are volcanic activity, earthquake, wildfire. The area has had 29 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (11 declarations). 777 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $154,119,669 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,054,599 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 29 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.