35declarations
18major disasters
6emergencies
1973first on record
2026latest
By hazard
Fire12
Hurricane6
Earthquake4
Volcanic Eruption3
Severe Storm3
Tropical Storm2
Flood2
Biological2
Tsunami1
By decade
31970s
21990s
102000s
72010s
132020s
Population: 200,629 in April 2020, 209,790 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).
Declarations naming Hawaii County
| Declared | Number | Title | Hazard | Programs | Federal aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | DR-4951-HI | Hurricane Lala | Hurricane | PA | — |
| Sep 25, 2026 | EM-3654-HI | Tropical Storm Nolo | Tropical Storm | PA | — |
| Sep 1, 2026 | DR-4936-HI | Earthquake | Earthquake | IHP | $2.7 million |
| Aug 25, 2026 | EM-3652-HI | Hurricane Lala | Tropical Storm | PA | — |
| Jul 26, 2026 | FM-5650-HI | Kawaihae Road Fire | Fire | PA | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | DR-4909-HI | Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides | Flood | IHPPA | $35.1 million |
| Aug 10, 2023 | DR-4724-HI | Wildfires and High Winds | Fire | IHPPAHM | $912.2 million |
| Aug 9, 2023 | FM-5478-HI | Mauna Kea Beach Fire | Fire | PAHM | — |
| Aug 8, 2023 | FM-5474-HI | Kohala Ranch Fire | Fire | PAHM | $170,352 |
| Aug 1, 2021 | FM-5404-HI | Mana Road Fire | Fire | PAHM | $1.1 million |
| Jul 25, 2020 | EM-3529-HI | Hurricane Douglas | Hurricane | PA | $421,456 |
| Apr 1, 2020 | DR-4510-HI | COVID-19 Pandemic | Biological | IHPPAHM | $322.7 million |
| Mar 13, 2020 | EM-3431-HI | COVID-19 | Biological | PA | — |
| Sep 27, 2018 | DR-4395-HI | Hurricane Lane | Hurricane | PAHM | $21.6 million |
| Sep 12, 2018 | EM-3404-HI | Tropical Storm Olivia | Hurricane | PA | — |
| Aug 22, 2018 | EM-3399-HI | Hurricane Lane | Hurricane | PA | — |
| May 11, 2018 | DR-4366-HI | Kilauea Volcanic Eruption and Earthquakes | Volcanic Eruption | IHPPAHM | $159.6 million |
| Nov 3, 2014 | DR-4201-HI | Pu'u O'O Volcanic Eruption and Lava Flow | Volcanic Eruption | PAHM | $11.2 million |
| Sep 12, 2014 | DR-4194-HI | Tropical Storm Iselle | Severe Storm | PAHM | $4.4 million |
| Apr 8, 2011 | DR-1967-HI | Tsunami Waves | Tsunami | PAHM | $7.9 million |
| Feb 6, 2008 | DR-1743-HI | Severe Storms, High Surf, Flooding, and Mudslides | Severe Storm | PAHM | $3.0 million |
| Oct 28, 2007 | FM-2740-HI | Puako Fire | Fire | PA | $237,638 |
| Aug 17, 2007 | FM-2722-HI | Kohala Mountain Road Fire | Fire | PA | $83,628 |
| Oct 17, 2006 | DR-1664-HI | Earthquake | Earthquake | IHPIAPAHM | $31.3 million |
| Aug 4, 2005 | FM-2574-HI | Akoni Pule Highway Fire | Fire | PA | $152,571 |
| Aug 2, 2005 | FM-2573-HI | Lalamilo Fire | Fire | PA | $187,072 |
| Sep 14, 2004 | FM-2556-HI | Kawaihae Road Fire Hawaii | Fire | PA | — |
| May 18, 2003 | FM-2468-HI | Hi - Waikoloa Village Fire - 05/18/2003 | Fire | PA | — |
| Nov 9, 2000 | DR-1348-HI | Severe Storms and Flooding | Severe Storm | IAPAHM | $5.3 million |
| Mar 20, 2000 | FM-2293-HI | Hawaii County Fire Complex | Fire | PA | $80,472 |
| Sep 12, 1992 | DR-961-HI | Hurricane Iniki | Hurricane | IAPA | — |
| May 18, 1990 | DR-864-HI | Lava Flow, Kilauea Volcano | Volcanic Eruption | IAPA | — |
| Mar 7, 1979 | DR-573-HI | Severe Storms & Flooding | Flood | IAPA | — |
| Dec 7, 1975 | DR-490-HI | Earthquake, Seismic Waves & Volcanic Eruption | Earthquake | IAPA | — |
| May 16, 1973 | DR-383-HI | Earthquake | Earthquake | PA | — |