Kalawao County, Hawaii
None of the county is in drought on the November 3, 2026 Drought Monitor map. FEMA's flood data list no flood losses here since 2016.
81% of homes were built before 1980, against 50% nationally; the median home dates from 1939 or earlier.
Data as of November 3, 2026 · sources
in drought, November 3, 2026
of homes built before 1980
Drought
0% of the county is in drought (D1 or worse) on the November 3, 2026 map. Part of the county was in drought in 13 of the last 52 weeks; the most was 100% of its area, in 13 weeks, most recently on the February 3, 2026 map.
| Category, November 3, 2026 | Share of county |
|---|---|
| D0 abnormally dry or worse | 0% |
| D1 moderate drought or worse | 0% |
| D2 severe or worse | 0% |
| D3 extreme or worse | 0% |
| D4 exceptional | 0% |
Flood losses since 2016
FEMA's flood data list no flood losses in Kalawao County since 2016.
Rain
| Average year, 1991-2020 | 49.14 in |
| 12 months to August 2026 | 101.25 in (+52.11) |
| 2025 | 31.24 in (-17.90) |
| Wettest year since 1991 | 2014: 81.62 in |
| Driest year since 1991 | 2010: 25.11 in |
| Days with 1 inch or more, normal at MOLOKAI AP (9 mi away) | 4.8 |
Homes
| Housing units | 107 |
| Median year built | 1939 or earlier |
| Built before 1980 | 81% |
| Built 2000 or later | 7% |
| Owner-occupied | 0% |
| Single-family detached | 97% |
What repairs cost
Published ranges from cost guides, not quotes. More sources, and where they disagree.
Nearby counties
| Place | Distance | Expansive clay | High water table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maui County, HI | 35 mi | 4% | 5% |
| Honolulu County, HI | 81 mi | 12% | 4% |
| Hawaii County, HI | 147 mi | 4% | 4% |
| Kauai County, HI | 184 mi | 5% | 8% |
| San Francisco County, CA | 2320 mi | 0% | 3% |
| Marin County, CA | 2342 mi | 20% | 6% |
| Mendocino County, CA | 2343 mi | 9% | 6% |
| Sonoma County, CA | 2345 mi | 22% | 5% |
Sources: US Drought Monitor (November 3, 2026) · FEMA NFIP v3 (September 9, 2026) · NOAA (August 2026) · Census ACS 2020-2024. Methods · Data status