Enter any address in Kalawao County, Hawaii to see its FEMA flood zone
Kalawao County, Hawaii is subject to flood risk from various sources. The county has received 2 federal disaster declarations. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1992–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Hurricane Iniki | Hurricane | Sep 11, 1992 |
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Kalawao County, Hawaii:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Kalawao County, Hawaii that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.