Hurricane Risk Comparison
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California vs Hawaii: Hurricane Risk

California has none hurricane risk, while Hawaii has moderate hurricane risk.

California flag
California
CA • West
None
Relative hurricane exposure based on FEMA National Risk Index (None / Low / Moderate / High / Very High).
Hawaii flag
Hawaii
HI • West
Moderate
Relative hurricane exposure based on FEMA National Risk Index (None / Low / Moderate / High / Very High).
California
None
Hawaii
Moderate

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California vs Hawaii Hurricane Risk — Common Questions

Q What is California's hurricane risk?

California's hurricane risk is None.

Q What is Hawaii's hurricane risk?

Hawaii's hurricane risk is Moderate.

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Sources: Core demographic data comes from the 2020 U.S. Census, with land area from U.S. Census Bureau TIGER files. Income, housing, affordability, and tax fields are maintained in our comparison dataset; purchasing-power figures use BEA Regional Price Parities. Minimum wage data comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, gas prices from AAA, and electricity rates from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Political control and election fields use 2024 presidential results together with National Conference of State Legislatures data. Gun-law labels use the Giffords scorecard, alcohol system data comes from NABCA, and marijuana status uses NCSL's state cannabis laws tracker.