Every wind and rain event the National Weather Service recorded on Oahu since 1996, in one searchable place, with the official government record linked on every line. 612 storms. 1,104 individual weather records.

Oahu's weather history is public, complete, and almost impossible to actually use. It lives in a NOAA search form that wants you to already know which of forty event types to pick, on a county the form calls Honolulu and a set of forecast zones with names like Olomana and Ewa Plain. So people give up and guess. This page is that database, filtered to Oahu, sorted by date, and written out in plain language.

What an entry here shows, and what it does not

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A gap is not proof that nothing happened. This database holds what NWS Honolulu wrote up, nothing more. Events are logged by county and by broad forecast zone, never house by house, and plenty of real damage never becomes a record at all. Read how complete this record is before you draw a conclusion from an empty date.

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Every recorded Oahu storm since 1996

Wind and rain events, the kind that damage roofs and building envelopes: hurricanes and tropical storms, high wind, strong wind, thunderstorm wind, tornadoes, waterspouts, funnel clouds, hail, lightning, heavy rain, flooding, flash flooding and debris flows. High surf and coastal flooding are recorded separately and are listed further down.

About the area names. These are the National Weather Service's own forecast zones, printed exactly as the record prints them. Oahu North Shore covers Haleiwa and Waialua through Pupukea and Kahuku. Olomana is windward Oahu, Kailua and Kaneohe through Waimanalo. Central Oahu is Mililani, Wahiawa, Waipahu and Pearl City. Ewa Plain is Kapolei and Ewa Beach. Waianae Coast runs Nanakuli to Makaha. Honolulu County means the record was filed island-wide rather than by zone. The plain-language descriptions are ours; the zone names are NOAA's.

About the damage figures. Where a record carries a dollar amount, it is whatever the local weather service staffer entered at the time. NOAA does not verify these, and they are broad estimates rather than measurements. Some are badly wrong, and where we found one we said so on the row.

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20266 recorded storms

Apr 10, 2026Flash FloodHonolulu County$200,000 reported

An upper level trough and low level trough to the northwest of Hawaii brought numerous flooding impacts. These flooding impacts closed roads and damaged property across the state.

  • Apr 10, 2026 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. $200,000 property damage reported. Heavy rainfall led to multiple flooding impacts across the northern half of Oahu. Police reported to emergency management that Ke Nui Road just west of Ehukai Beach Park was impassable due to flooding. Wilikina Dr was closed at Kaukonahua Rd due to flooding. Large boulders on Kamehameha Highway was closed the road in both directions. NOAA record 1323569
Mar 20 to 23, 2026Flash FloodHonolulu County$10 million reportedsee note on the damage figure

A cutoff low moved in from the northwest and pulled deep tropical moisture from the south over the Hawaiian islands. This led to the development of prolonged slow moving heavy rain and thunderstorms. The heavy rain and thunderstorms caused catastrophic flooding over Oahu's North Shore and Manoa Valley.

About the billion-dollar figure on this record. NOAA's database carries $1.00 billion in property damage on this single event. That is not this flood's damage. The record's own narrative ends "Damage exceeded $1 billion statewide," so the number is the statewide projection for both March 2026 storms across every island, entered on one Oahu row. The five sibling records in the same episode total about $22 million between them. No official dollar figure was ever published for the North Shore specifically, or for Oahu's private property. What is documented: catastrophic flash flooding hit Waialua and Haleiwa on March 20, 2026, both main roads into Haleiwa became impassable, roughly 5,500 residents were ordered to evacuate over the risk of Wahiawa Dam failing, 233 people were rescued across Oahu, and nobody died.

  • Mar 20, 2026 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. At approximately 800 pm HST, a mesoscale convective system was observed moving over the Kauai Channel towards Oahu. At around 900 pm HST, this mesoscale convective system moved over the west side of Oahu, then the Northern half of Oahu, and began to deliver large amounts of heavy rain. Due to the slow moving nature of this weather system, enormous rain amounts accumulated in a very short time frame. At approximately 1000 pm HST, stream levels rose above flood thresholds and reservoirs filled up. From 1100 pm HST to 200 AM HST, a massive flood wave surged through the North Shore. Multiple roads became impassable across Northern Oahu, Haleiwa became completely cut off, and multiple homes and many cars got swept away in flood waters. Many homes and cars that were not washed away were heavily damaged beyond use or habitation. Businesses were also flooded, and an ambulance was reportedly lost due to the rising flood waters. With the help of police officers, the crew escaped the ambulance through the side window. There were over 200 rescues by first responders and residents, these rescues included rescues from police, fire, national guard, and lifeguards. 10 people were taken to the ER with non critical hypothermia due to prolonged exposure to the flood waters. Much of the destruction and rescues were reported in Waialua and Haleiwa. However the damage spread to the northeast section of Oahu where multiple homes were inundated with flood waters. Over 171 million dollars in damages were reported across Oahu's public schools from the Department of Education and officials put the total costs of the storm island wide above 1 billion dollars . NOAA record 1317872
  • Mar 23, 2026 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. $10 million property damage reported. Heavy rain fell over the Koolau mountain range in the middle to later half of the morning, then a thunderstorm developed and anchored itself over the mountains. This thunderstorm then produced a large amount of rain in a short time frame, quickly overwhelming Manoa Stream and sending a flood surge down towards Manoa Valley. Manoa marketplace had nearly 2 feet of water and parked cars were inundated. Homes in Manoa reported flooding and an excavation site quickly became overwhelmed with water and sent mud and debris down the road. The overflowing Manoa and Palolo Streams inundated the entire campus of Hokulani Elementary School in St. Louis Heights and students were evacuated. Large boulders and debris were observed across many roads in Manoa Valley and flooding was also observed across the upper portion of the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus. A home was also flooded in Laie. NOAA record 1317873
Mar 12 to 14, 2026Flash Flood, High Wind, LightningHonolulu County, Waianae Coast, Ewa Plain, Central Oahu, Honolulu Metro, Koolau Leeward, Koolau Windward, East Honolulu$595,000 reported

From March 12th through March 14th of 2026, a large and powerful kona storm setup over the northern central Pacific, and brought numerous impacts across the state. This low was supported by a broad and potent upper level trough that lingered for many days. Impacts included flash flooding, wind damage, large surf, and strong thunderstorms.

  • Mar 12, 2026 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. $50,000 property damage reported. Due to the persistent heavy rain that fell over Oahu, widespread flooding over the east side of Oahu was observed on March 12 through March 13. Kapaa Quary Rd was closed on March 12. The next day a landslide was reported at Kapaa Quarry Rd and Kalanianaole Highway. Additionally on March 13, flooding was reported on Humupaa Pl. Emergency management reported a landslide on Auloa Rd 400 yards from Pali Hwy. Flooding was also observed on Kamehameha Highway, and near Hihimanu St and Waikupanaha Street. NOAA record 1312674
  • Mar 12, 2026 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. $40,000 property damage reported. Persistent heavy rain fell across the island of Oahu. Water flooded a residence in Waialua and over a foot of water was reported on Farrington Highway. Flooding was also reported at Waialua High and Intermediate School, and Komo St and Waialua Beach Rd, Waialua. NOAA record 1312684
  • Mar 12, 2026 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. $20,000 property damage reported. There were flood waters inundating a residence in Wahiawa. NOAA record 1312687
  • Mar 12, 2026 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Heavy rain over the west side of Oahu led to widespread flooding and road closures across Waianae and Nanakuli. These roads included Puhawai Rd between Lualualei Homestead Road and Halona Roads. Also Halona Road and Hakimo Road had flooding. NOAA record 1312711
  • Mar 13, 2026 High Wind, Waianae Coast. Measured 50 kt (EG). $15,000 property damage reported. Downed power lines were reported due to the strong winds. NOAA record 1312762
  • Mar 13, 2026 High Wind, Ewa Plain. Measured 50 kt (EG). $10,000 property damage reported. Multiple downed power lines were reported due to the strong winds. Also many trees were blown down across the island of Oahu. NOAA record 1312828
  • Mar 13, 2026 High Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 50 kt (EG). $20,000 property damage reported. Strong winds led to multiple impacts over central Oahu. A roof was blown off in Pearl City and many trees were blown over across multiple roads across central Oahu, some of which blocked traffic. NOAA record 1314180
  • Mar 13, 2026 High Wind, Honolulu Metro. Measured 50 kt (EG). High wind blew a tree over near Kalakaua Avenue and Saratoga Road. As a result, Kalakaua Avenue was closed. NOAA record 1314181
  • Mar 13, 2026 High Wind, Koolau Leeward. Measured 50 kt (EG). $40,000 property damage reported. A blown off roof was reported in between Manoa and Nuunanu due to strong winds. NOAA record 1314182
  • Mar 13, 2026 Lightning, Honolulu County. $50,000 property damage reported. A lightning strike destroyed a transmission pole in the Campbell Industrial area at about 2 am. NOAA record 1319371
  • Mar 13, 2026 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. $100,000 property damage reported. Heavy rain moved over southern Oahu in Honolulu and east Honolulu from the south. Flooding was reported on Queen Street and Kapiolani Boulevard. Landslides were reported on Diamond Head Road, the Punchbowl ramp onto the H1 west bound, and the Pali Highway ramp onto the H1 east bound. Flooding occurred on the H1 Pali offramp, and on Kalanianaole Highway. Significant erosion and undermining of Kalanianaole Highway caused total closure of the highway in both directions near Sealife Park. Nine homeless people and dog were rescued in the Manoa-Palolo Stream near Kaimuki High School due to rapidly rising stream levels. Pearl Highlands shopping center also had flooding. NOAA record 1312853
  • Mar 13, 2026 High Wind, Koolau Windward. Measured 60 kt (EG). $200,000 property damage reported. Strong southerly winds led to multiple impacts across the east side of Oahu. A powerline was down on Keneke Street, a roof was blown off a house on Anoi Road, and multiple trees were blown down across many roads. A roof was also blown off a house on Kamehameha Highway in Kahaluu. Another roof was blown off in Kaneohe on March 14. NOAA record 1314188
  • Mar 13, 2026 High Wind, East Honolulu. Measured 50 kt (EG). $50,000 property damage reported. Strong southerly winds led to multiple impacts across east Honolulu. A roof was blown off a house on Aipo Street, and multiple trees were blown over across many different roads, some blocking traffic. Another roof was blown off in Hawaii Kai. NOAA record 1314212
Feb 21, 2026Flash FloodHonolulu County$10 million reported

A cold upper level trough along with deep moisture and southeasterly winds allowed heavy rainfall to develop over the Koolau mountain range of Oahu, over Kauai, and over windward portions of Maui. On Oahu, the heavy rain developed and remained persistent for several hours, which led to flooding and flash flooding over the eastern and northern portions of the island. Particularly the Koolau Mountain Range was impacted. Portions of Maui and Kauai also experienced flash flooding.

  • Feb 21, 2026 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. $10 million property damage reported. Heavy rain began falling over the Koolau mountain range early in the morning and became anchored through most of the day. Widespread flooding occurred over much of the Koolau Mountains and eastern areas of Oahu. The following event summary includes a list of impacts that the flooding caused. A man in Kaneohe reported forty inches of water in his backyard with twenty inches of water in his house along the Keeahala Stream. The Kokokahi Gymnasium was reportedly flooded according to the broadcast media. Flood waters reportedly inundated homes in the neighborhoods bordered by the Likelike and Kamehameha Highways downstream of the Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens. A business was flooded on Kamehameha Highway at the confluence of Opaeula Stream and Helemano Stream. The Likelike off ramp from the H3 Kaneohe-bound was closed due to flooding, and cars were flooded up to their windows. As a result, residents had to be rescued from their vehicles. A family on Kaneohe Bay Drive reported that rapid flood waters washed away the stairs leading up to their home. According to the City and County of Honolulu, a wastewater spill at the Ahuimanu Preliminary Treatment Facility occurred due to heavy rainfall and resulting inflow and infiltration into the wastewater system. NOAA record 1308841
  • Feb 21, 2026 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. A Moanalua Gardens employee reported the Moanalua stream overflowed its banks and flooded the Moanalua Gardens parking lot and field with debris. NOAA record 1308838
Feb 7 to 8, 2026High WindEwa Plain, Honolulu Metro, Waianae Coast$120,000 reported

A cold front moved down the island chain, bringing strong north to northeast winds in its wake. These strong winds brought numerous impacts to the state. Heavy rain also led to landslides and road closures on the Big Island.

  • Feb 7, 2026 High Wind, Ewa Plain. Measured 35 kt (ES). An NWS employee reported large trees down in Kapolei Parkway by Costco due to winds. NOAA record 1311972
  • Feb 8, 2026 High Wind, Honolulu Metro. Measured 50 kt (EG). A large tree snapped near the intersection of Beratania St. and Ward avenue. NOAA record 1311974
  • Feb 8, 2026 High Wind, Honolulu Metro. Measured 52 kt (EG). $100,000 property damage reported. The public and the Fire Department reported multiple wind impacts in downtown Honolulu and Kalihi. A tree fell on power lines, which damaged two cars. Additionally a roof sustained damage due to the winds. NOAA record 1311976
  • Feb 8, 2026 High Wind, Waianae Coast. Measured 52 kt (EG). $20,000 property damage reported. A portion of a condo building roof was blown off due to the strong winds. NOAA record 1311978
Feb 2 to 3, 2026High WindKoolau Windward$130,000 reported

A cold front moved down the state from the northwest and brought strong south to southwest winds ahead of it. These winds were strongest downslope of the mountains and primarily impacted north and east portions of Kauai and Oahu.

  • Feb 2, 2026 High Wind, Koolau Windward. Measured 50 kt (EG). $100,000 property damage reported. The Honolulu Star Advertiser reported over 12000 customers in Windward Oahu lost power. NOAA record 1311948
  • Feb 2, 2026 High Wind, Koolau Windward. Measured 50 kt (EG). $30,000 property damage reported. According to Hawaiian Telcom, 4 utility poles in Kaneohe were blown down around 1pm. As a result, Kaneohe Bay Drive was closed through the evening for repairs. NOAA record 1311949

20253 recorded storms

Dec 14, 2025FloodHonolulu County
  • Dec 14, 2025 Flood, Honolulu County. Multiple roads reportedly had several feet of water, due to poor drainage. These roads included Richards Street, H-1 westbound under Radford Drive, and Nimitz Highway near the Likelike Highway. Additionally, there was a water rescue in Kalihi. NOAA record 1299560
  • Dec 14, 2025 Flood, Honolulu County. According to Emergency Management and the Fire Department, there was a water evacuation in Kaneohe and Ahuimanu. Additionally, there was several feet of ponded flooding on Kapaa Quarry Road near Mokapu Road. NOAA record 1299555
Mar 17, 2025FloodHonolulu County$50,000 reported

An upper level trough and a surface low pressure system to the west caused localized flooding on Oahu.

  • Mar 17, 2025 Flood, Honolulu County. $50,000 property damage reported. Three vehicles were stranded in knee deep water near Waikane Valley Rd. Additionally, Kamehameha Hwy was closed in both directions near Waikane Valley Bridge. NOAA record 1239772
Jan 30, 2025Flash Flood, FloodHonolulu County$100,000 reported

A strong low that passed a few hundred miles north of the state produced gale force winds and heavy rainfall over all of the main Hawaiian Islands. The worst flooding affected O'ahu during the daylight hours of January 30 and southwest Maui that night. The Kuli'ou'ou and Hawai'i Kai areas appeared to have the worst flooding on O'ahu due to the passage of an intense rain band with 2- to 4-inch per hour rain rates. On Maui, the southwestern flank of Haleakala received 3 to 6 inches of rain, and the southeastern side had 3 to 11 inches. Flooding caused considerable damage in Kihei as several norm...

  • Jan 30, 2025 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. $100,000 property damage reported. Two westbound left lanes were closed on Nimitz Highway after River Street due to flooding, with a stalled vehicle also reported in one of the closed lanes. NOAA record 1229719
  • Jan 30, 2025 Flood, Honolulu County. Kapaa Quarry Rd was closed due to flooding. NOAA record 1229720

20247 recorded storms

Nov 16, 2024High WindKoolau Leeward$25,000 reported

A strong surface high pressure system to the northeast of the Hawaiian Islands caused strong east-northeasterly trade winds to blow across the state.

  • Nov 16, 2024 High Wind, Koolau Leeward. Measured 40 kt (EG). $25,000 property damage reported. The area in front of 3300 Tantalus Drive was closed in both directions due to multiple fallen trees. NOAA record 1219559
Oct 26, 2024Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Oct 26, 2024 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Honolulu Firefighters rescued two people from Kaimuki Stream at around seven o clock a.m. NOAA record 1216382
Aug 25, 2024High WindHonolulu Metro$10,000 reported

Hurricane Hone, which formed in the Central Pacific, tracked towards the Hawaiian islands and passed by just south of the Big Island. Hurricane Hone's outer rain bands brought flooding to portions of the Big Island and the close proximity of the center of the storm brought widespread tropical storm force winds with pockets of power outages over the Big Island and Maui. Thousands of customers reportedly lost power and utility poles were damaged.

  • Aug 25, 2024 High Wind, Honolulu Metro. Measured 39 kt (EG). $10,000 property damage reported. Paki Ave. was shut down in the east bound direction from Monsarrat Ave to Kapahulu Ave due to a downed utility pole. NOAA record 1207980
May 16 to 18, 2024Flood, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • May 16, 2024 Flood, Honolulu County. Kapaa Quarry Rd was closed from Mokapu Saddle Rd to Mokapu Quarry Rd due to flooding. NOAA record 1184444
  • May 17, 2024 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Minor flooding was reported at the intersection of Kamehamaha Hwy and Lanakuhana Ave. NOAA record 1184445
  • May 17, 2024 Flood, Honolulu County. Kamakee St and Queen St behind Whole Foods were closed due to flooding. NOAA record 1184446
  • May 18, 2024 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Kalakaua Ave was closed between Seaside and Dukes Lane due to flooding. NOAA record 1184447
May 12 to 13, 2024Flood, Flash Flood, Debris FlowHonolulu County$100,000 reported

A low pressure system in the upper levels of the atmosphere brought unstable conditions which allowed thunderstorms and heavy rain to develop. As a result of the thunderstorms and heavy rain, flooding and flash flooding was observed over portions of the Islands.

  • May 12, 2024 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Fast water was flowing over rock walls and over streets. NOAA record 1184423
  • May 13, 2024 Flood, Honolulu County. Kamehameha Highway was closed in both directions at Waikane Valley Road due to flooding. Also the town-bound portion of Kalanianaole Highway was closed near Kapaa Quarry Road due to a landslide. NOAA record 1184439
  • May 13, 2024 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. According to the Department of Transportation and social media, flooding was reported on Kamehameha Hwy. In addition, the Waiahole region was flooded due to heavy rain. NOAA record 1184424
  • May 13, 2024 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Flash flooding was reported on Kaneohe Bay Drive after the pier. Water, rocks, and debris were reported on the road. NOAA record 1184431
  • May 13, 2024 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. $100,000 property damage reported. According to the Star Advertiser, the H-3 off-ramp onto Kamehameha Highway (Kaneohe) was closed after a dozen vehicles were reportedly stalled on flooded roadway. NOAA record 1184433
  • May 13, 2024 Debris Flow, Honolulu County. According to the Star Advertiser, the right lane of the Pali Highway after the eastern tunnel exit was closed due to a landslide. NOAA record 1184436
  • May 13, 2024 Flood, Honolulu County. Auloa Road was closed from Castle Junction to Maunawili due to flooding. NOAA record 1184443
Jan 16, 2024High WindOlomana
  • Jan 16, 2024 High Wind, Olomana. Measured 60 kt (EG). Kaneohe had approximately 4,990 customers without power. Haleiwa had approximately 1,510 customers without power. NOAA record 1152747
  • Jan 16, 2024 High Wind, Olomana. Measured 52 kt (EG). A NWS employee reported a power pole down along with tree branches on Lilipuna Road. NOAA record 1152748
Jan 8 to 9, 2024Flash Flood, High Wind, FloodHonolulu County, Waianae Coast$10,000 reported

A strong cold front impacted the Hawaiian Islands and brought periods of heavy rain and gusty winds. This resulted in flooding over portions of the islands as well as wind damage.

  • Jan 8, 2024 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Flash flooding was observed at Makaha Valley Towers. A video of flash flooding was seen through social media. The flow of the flash flooding was moving down Kili Drive. NOAA record 1152342
  • Jan 8, 2024 High Wind, Waianae Coast. Measured 35 kt (EG). $10,000 property damage reported. A gas station by 7/11 had its roof collapse under gusty conditions in Nanakuli. A video observation was seen from social media. Winds were estimated to be 40 mph at the time of collapse. NOAA record 1152343
  • Jan 8, 2024 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Two people and one dog were reportedly swept into a storm drain and were later rescued. NOAA record 1153456
  • Jan 8, 2024 Flood, Honolulu County. Ahua Street was shut down from Kilihau Street to Awaawaloa Street due to flooding. NOAA record 1153458

202310 recorded storms

Dec 20 to 21, 2023Flood, Debris FlowHonolulu County
  • Dec 20, 2023 Flood, Honolulu County. Seven individuals in a homeless encampment near a bridge near Kapiolani Boulevard were rescued by Honolulu Fire Department after being swept away by rushing storm water. Emergency Medical Services was reported to have said that a woman in her twenties was treated and sent to the hospital in serious condition for severe hypothermia. NOAA record 1147664
  • Dec 20, 2023 Debris Flow, Honolulu County. Heavy rainfall over the Koolau Mountain Range led to a landslide on the Pali Highway. Honolulu Police Department reported the closure of the town-bound lanes of the Pali Highway due to a landslide. NOAA record 1147660
  • Dec 21, 2023 Flood, Honolulu County. A rapid rise in stream and river levels prompted the closure of Kamehameha Highway at Waikane Stream on the Island of Oahu. The road was reportedly impassable due to flooding. NOAA record 1147657
Aug 8, 2023High WindHonolulu Metro
  • Aug 8, 2023 High Wind, Honolulu Metro. Measured 52 kt (EG). A tree was knocked down from the high winds and blocked a road. NOAA record 1118216
  • Aug 8, 2023 High Wind, Honolulu Metro. Measured 50 kt (EG). Hundreds of customers experienced power outages due to the high winds. NOAA record 1118213
Apr 29, 2023FloodHonolulu County
  • Apr 29, 2023 Flood, Honolulu County. Flood water flowed over Kamehameha Highway and Waikane Valley Road near Waikane Stream. Police closed Kamehameha Hwy in both directions. NOAA record 1092674
Apr 18 to 19, 2023Strong WindKoolau Leeward, Honolulu Metro, Ewa Plain, East Honolulu
  • Apr 18, 2023 Strong Wind, Koolau Leeward. Measured 40 kt (EG). There was a fallen tree that closed the Pali Highway in the Honolulu bound direction from Kamehameha Highway. NOAA record 1092675
  • Apr 19, 2023 Strong Wind, Honolulu Metro. Measured 40 kt (EG). The utility company reported 24,000 customers without power on the island of Oahu due to strong winds. NOAA record 1092676
  • Apr 19, 2023 Strong Wind, Ewa Plain. Measured 40 kt (EG). The public reported that shingles were blown off and minor tree damage occurred due to the strong winds. NOAA record 1092677
  • Apr 19, 2023 Strong Wind, East Honolulu. Measured 40 kt (EG). An NWS employee reported an uprooted tree in their yard. NOAA record 1092679
Apr 2 to 3, 2023FloodHonolulu County
  • Apr 2, 2023 Flood, Honolulu County. Oahu emergency management reported the School Street onramp to H1 Freeway was closed due to water over the roadway. NOAA record 1092667
  • Apr 2, 2023 Flood, Honolulu County. A trained spotter reported that the roads near Acacia Rd and Kuala St. along Kamehameha Highway was flooded in Pearl City. 6-12 inches of water was reported on the roadway with vehicles slow to move through. Also, one lane was closed on H1 and Punahou St, due to flooding over the road. Additionally, cars were stranded in ponding water on the off ramp at H1 and Vineyard. NOAA record 1092668
Mar 23, 2023HailHonolulu County
  • Mar 23, 2023 Hail, Honolulu County. Measured 1.25 in. Broadcast media supplied photos of hail, which fell near Nanakuli, that appeared to be slightly larger than a quarter (between 1 and 1 1/4). Time of occurrence was estimated based on radar imagery. Wahiawa also reported pea sized hail (1/4) during this time. NOAA record 1084520
Mar 8, 2023Strong WindCentral Oahu
  • Mar 8, 2023 Strong Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 45 kt (EG). A large tree fell due to strong wind gusts. The tree was blocking two lanes of traffic on Lanikuhana Ave. at Kamehameha Highway in Mililani. NOAA record 1084431
Feb 20, 2023FloodHonolulu County$1,000 reported

An extended period of enhanced rainfall with embedded locally heavy rainfall rates overwhelmed a few local roads on Pearl City Peninsula.

  • Feb 20, 2023 Flood, Honolulu County. $1,000 property damage reported. Officials reported that the Pearl City Peninsula Compound main gate and Victor Wharf Access Road were closed due to flooding. NOAA record 1075415
Feb 9 to 10, 2023Strong WindHonolulu Metro, Ewa Plain
  • Feb 9, 2023 Strong Wind, Honolulu Metro. Measured 45 kt (EG). County officials reported that Pensacola St. was closed between Nehoa St. to Piikoi St. due to a downed pole and electrical wires. It was also reported that more than 2,100 customers were without power in the Makiki area due to the strong winds. NOAA record 1075402
  • Feb 9, 2023 Strong Wind, Honolulu Metro. Measured 45 kt (EG). It was reported that the Kalakaua Ave. east bound lane was closed near Diamond Head water fountain due to a fallen tree. NOAA record 1075403
  • Feb 9, 2023 Strong Wind, Ewa Plain. Measured 45 kt (EG). Broadcast media reported that a tree had fallen onto Komo Mai Dr. at Aumakua. NOAA record 1075404
  • Feb 9, 2023 Strong Wind, Honolulu Metro. Measured 49 kt (EG). County officials reported that Kokea St. was closed between King St. and Dillingham Blvd. due to multiple downed utility poles. NOAA record 1075405
  • Feb 9, 2023 Strong Wind, Ewa Plain. Measured 45 kt (EG). County officials reported that Likelike Hwy, Kaneohe bound, was closed due to fallen tree which fell on the Kalihi side before the tunnel. NOAA record 1075406
  • Feb 9, 2023 Strong Wind, Honolulu Metro. Measured 43 kt (EG). A NWS employee walking campus to work noted several large tree limbs down on the University of Hawaii Campus at Manoa, near the Hamilton library. NOAA record 1075408
  • Feb 10, 2023 Strong Wind, Honolulu Metro. Measured 45 kt (EG). County officials reported that one lane of the Pali Highway was closed due to a fallen tree. NOAA record 1075409
Jan 29, 2023Strong WindOahu North Shore
  • Jan 29, 2023 Strong Wind, Oahu North Shore. Measured 35 kt (EG). Kamehameha Highway was closed in both directions at Kawailoa Drive due to a downed tree on power lines. NOAA record 1072865

202215 recorded storms

Dec 18 to 19, 2022Thunderstorm WindHonolulu County
  • Dec 18, 2022 Thunderstorm Wind, Honolulu County. Measured 50 kt (EG). Emergency management reported Lulani street closed in both directions due to downed power pole and wires. NOAA record 1067410
  • Dec 19, 2022 Thunderstorm Wind, Honolulu County. Measured 53 kt (EG). Video surfaced of trees down in the Ka Makana Alii Shopping Center parking lot, after thunderstorms had moved through the area. NOAA record 1067405
  • Dec 19, 2022 Thunderstorm Wind, Honolulu County. Measured 50 kt (EG). A trained spotter reported shingles blown off roof with sustained winds over 35 kts. NOAA record 1067406
Dec 18 to 19, 2022Strong WindOlomana, Waianae Mountains
  • Dec 18, 2022 Strong Wind, Waianae Mountains. Measured 39 kt (MG). A tree fell across Kaukonahua Road near Poamoho Street. NOAA record 1065873
  • Dec 19, 2022 Strong Wind, Olomana. Measured 39 kt (ES). Kalanianaole Highway was closed both directions, between Bellows and the Waimanalo Elementary School, due to down power lines. Kamehameha Highway was also closed in both directions between Haiku Road and Heeia Street due to leaning poles. NOAA record 1065877
Nov 24 to 25, 2022Strong WindOlomana, Koolau Leeward
  • Nov 24, 2022 Strong Wind, Olomana. Measured 35 kt (MG). Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay (PHNG) reported strong wind gusts beginning around 5:00 AM and continuing through the evening. At 10:50am, around 760 customers were without power in the Kailua area. By noon power had been restored to most customers. NOAA record 1062754
  • Nov 24, 2022 Strong Wind, Koolau Leeward. Measured 45 kt (MG). The mesonet station in the Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge reported a 45 kt wind gust. NOAA record 1062741
Nov 21, 2022Strong WindHonolulu Metro
  • Nov 21, 2022 Strong Wind, Honolulu Metro. Measured 35 kt (MG). County officials reported Tantalus Drive was closed in both directions due to a fallen tree. Observations from the PHNL ASOS showed frequent gusts to 35 kt in the area around the time of the report. NOAA record 1062176
Oct 11, 2022Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 22, 2022Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 10 to 11, 2022Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 23, 2022Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 16 to 17, 2022Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 6, 2022Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 16, 2022Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 9, 2022Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 14, 2022Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 5, 2022Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 1 to 4, 2022Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County

202120 recorded storms

Dec 30 to 31, 2021Heavy RainHonolulu County
Dec 17, 2021Heavy RainHonolulu County
Dec 5 to 7, 2021Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Dec 6, 2021 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Flooding waters covered a portion of Kapaa Quarry Road and Kamehameha Hwy near Kahaluu in windward Oahu, as well as a portion of H-1 in downtown Honolulu. Flood waters also entered homes in Pearl City and Moiliili and an electrical substation in Iwilei. Landslides also blocked portions of Kamehameha Hwy near Kaaawa and Farrington Hwy near Makua Valley. NOAA record 991916
  • Dec 5, 2021 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Nov 30, 2021Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 15, 2021Heavy Rain, Funnel CloudHonolulu County
  • Sep 15, 2021 Funnel Cloud, Honolulu County. A video became available through broadcast media that showed a funnel cloud near Wahiawa on Oahu. No serious injuries or property damage were reported. NOAA record 976273
  • Sep 15, 2021 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Aug 23, 2021Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 17, 2021Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 6 to 7, 2021Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 28, 2021Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 11 to 18, 2021Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 16, 2021Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 11 to 15, 2021Heavy Rain, Debris Flow, Flash FloodHonolulu County
Mar 9 to 11, 2021Heavy Rain, Flash Flood, Debris Flow, LightningHonolulu County$2.7 million reported

A slow-moving surface trough, heading east to west, and an upper disturbance triggered heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms that caused flash flooding in some instances. Damages occurred to public and private property, including roads and bridges washed out. Nine homes were destroyed, 44 suffered major damage, and 55 suffered minor damage. No significant injuries were reported.

  • Mar 9, 2021 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. $2.7 million property damage reported. Four feet of water from heavy rain flooded William Henry Road in Kaneohe in windward Oahu. A blocked drain caused the backup of water, inundating some homes in the area. Major flooding problems continued over windward portions of Oahu and the North Shore, especially around Haleiwa and Waialua. The Opaeula Stream overflowed at Haleiwa Road and caused flooding of homes in the area. Also in windward Oahu, flooding was reported along Okana Road and a partial road closure occurred on Kamehameha Highway between Wailehua Road and Waikane Store. NOAA record 938605
  • Mar 9, 2021 Debris Flow, Honolulu County. A small section of the Pali Highway, in the Kaneohe-bound lane, was blocked by debris from the nearby steep terrain. NOAA record 938609
  • Mar 10, 2021 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Kamehameha Highway in windward Oahu was closed at the Waikane Bridge due to flooding. More flooding conditions occurred around Oahu - along Kamehameha Highway near Kualoa Point (and Kualoa Ranch), and in Waikiki at Hobron Lane where cars stalled due to high water there. NOAA record 938627
  • Mar 10, 2021 Debris Flow, Honolulu County. There was a partial closure of Kamehameha Highway near Waimea Bay on Oahu's North Shore as a large boulder blocked traffic for a time. NOAA record 938644
  • Mar 10, 2021 Lightning, Honolulu County. $20,000 property damage reported. Lightning strikes on Oahu led to power outages from Honolulu to Hauula. Power was restored after several hours for most locales as lines were repaired. NOAA record 938653
  • Mar 9 to 11, 2021 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Mar 1, 2021Strong WindOahu Koolau
  • Mar 1, 2021 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 42 kt (EG). A large ironwood tree fell onto a vehicle on Kamehameha Highway near Kahana Bay. Two individuals were injured. NOAA record 938294
Feb 28, 2021Strong WindCentral Oahu
Feb 27, 2021Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 18 to 19, 2021Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 3, 2021Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 25, 2021Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Jan 25, 2021 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Media reported nearly 18-thousand gallon sewage spill along Lowery Avenue in Manoa Valley on Oahu caused by flooding rains. Also, an area of H-1 Freeway west-bound lanes were flooded with 1 to 3 feet of water, two young boys were swept into a flooded canal in Waipahu (one of the boys was taken to the hospital with minor scrapes), and there was property damage in Aina Haina and Palolo Valley from heavy rain. NOAA record 932534
  • Jan 25, 2021 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Jan 18 to 19, 2021Heavy RainHonolulu County

202020 recorded storms

Nov 24, 2020Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 15, 2020Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 26 to 28, 2020Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 20 to 25, 2020Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 14, 2020Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 2, 2020Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 13 to 14, 2020Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 13 to 14, 2020Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 5, 2020Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 1, 2020Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 27 to 31, 2020Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 25, 2020Strong WindOahu Koolau$10,000 reported

Power lines and poles, and several trees, were felled by blustery trade winds on the Big Island and Oahu. No serious injuries were reported, however.

  • Mar 25, 2020 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 39 kt (EG). $10,000 property damage reported. Kalihi Street was clolsed for a time in both directions near Umalu Place on Oahu due to fallen power poles and trees on the roadway. NOAA record 875140
Mar 15 to 18, 2020Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Mar 15, 2020 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Kamehameha Highway was closed in Waikane on Oahu's windward side because of mud and other debris on the roadway after heavy downpours. NOAA record 875045
  • Mar 17, 2020 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Farrington Highway at Upena Street was closed in Makaha in leeward Oahu because of flooding. NOAA record 875055
  • Mar 18, 2020 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Kamehameha Highway was closed at the Waikane Stream near Waikane in windward Oahu because of flooding waters. A vehicle became stuck in the area, and a home on Nanamoa Street also was flooded due to a clogged drain. Costs of any damages were not available. There were no serious injuries. NOAA record 877893
  • Mar 16, 2020 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Mar 2 to 4, 2020Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 29, 2020Strong WindOahu Koolau
Feb 20, 2020Strong WindOahu Koolau
Feb 10, 2020Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 5 to 6, 2020Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 10 to 11, 2020Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Jan 11, 2020 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. At about 2018 local time, high water levels were reported on the H-1 Freeway westbound lanes between the Waipahu and Waimalu off-ramps on Oahu. This was relayed by the Department of Highways. NOAA record 867461
  • Jan 10, 2020 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Jan 7, 2020Strong WindOahu Koolau

201918 recorded storms

Dec 25, 2019High Wind, Debris Flow, Heavy RainOahu Koolau, Honolulu County
  • Dec 25, 2019 High Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 55 kt (MG). Winds gusted to 63 mph at Maakua Ridge near Hauula on Oahu. NOAA record 864745
  • Dec 25, 2019 Debris Flow, Honolulu County. On Oahu, a rock slide occurred along Pali Highway near the tunnel, closing the Kailua-bound lanes for a time starting at Waokanaka Street. NOAA record 864746
  • Dec 25, 2019 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Dec 20 to 21, 2019Strong WindCentral Oahu, Oahu Koolau, Oahu South Shore, Oahu North Shore$25,000 reported

With a strong high north of the islands and low pressure to the west, trade winds became breezy to strong over most of the state. Trees and power poles were downed by the winds, especially on Oahu. However, no serious injuries were reported.

  • Dec 20, 2019 Strong Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 41 kt (EG). $15,000 property damage reported. A roof was blown off a home on California Avenue in Wahiawa in central Oahu by strong winds. NOAA record 864690
  • Dec 20, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 34 kt (EG). A tree was felled by winds near the intersection of Nuuanu Pali Drive and Old Pali Road on Oahu. NOAA record 864685
  • Dec 20, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 36 kt (EG). Strong winds brought down a tree in the employee parking lot of the Hawaii Kai post office on Oahu. NOAA record 864687
  • Dec 20, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu North Shore. Measured 30 kt (EG). $250 property damage reported. A tent was blown onto Pupukea Road just past Pupukea Place on Oahu's North Shore. Residents in the area moved the tent off the road. NOAA record 864688
  • Dec 21, 2019 Strong Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 40 kt (EG). $10,000 property damage reported. Kunia Road in central Oahu was closed tor a time in both directions near Hawaii Country Club because strong winds toppled two power poles. NOAA record 864689
Nov 17 to 19, 2019Heavy Rain, Strong WindHonolulu County, Central Oahu$2,000 reported

With a front approaching Kauai from the northwest, a surface trough near the Big Island, and a slow-moving upper level disturbance; heavy showers and thunderstorms formed as the features acted on abundant moisture. Rainfall affected most of the isles, with flash flooding occurring in Kauai and on the Big Island. However, no serious injuries were reported. Minor property damage occurred on Oahu as a thunderstorm with gusty winds felled a tree west of Pearl Harbor in the late evening of the 18th, and a car was damaged by a falling branch and a tree uprooted in Waipio; and there were minor power ...

Nov 11, 2019Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 31, 2019Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 20, 2019Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 10 to 11, 2019Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Oct 11, 2019 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Deep ponding occurred over roads, including Farrington Highway, near Nanakuli, Makaha, and Waianae in leeward Oahu because of heavy rainfall. NOAA record 855193
  • Oct 10, 2019 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Sep 25 to 26, 2019Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 14 to 16, 2019Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 7, 2019Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jun 25 to 26, 2019Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Jun 25, 2019 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Heavy runoff from showers and thunderstorms caused deep ponding on the H-1 freeway near the Liliha Street overpass. Deep ponding of precipitation also occurred along Nimitz Highway near Fort and River streets, on Ahua Street in the Mapunapuna area, and H-1 freeway westbound near the Pali Highway off-ramp. NOAA record 824605
  • Jun 25 to 26, 2019 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
May 4, 2019Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 26 to 29, 2019Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 17, 2019Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 13 to 14, 2019Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Feb 14, 2019 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Several properties along Pokiwai Place in Hauula in windward Oahu were flooded due to a stream outlet being clogged with sand. NOAA record 800004
  • Feb 13 to 14, 2019 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Feb 7 to 12, 2019Strong Wind, High SurfOahu South Shore, Central Oahu, Oahu North Shore, Oahu Koolau, Olomana, Waianae Coast$85,000 reported

A powerful storm low moved to a position just north and northeast of Hawaii and wreaked havoc on the islands. The system brought fierce winds to most areas, with lower level winds exceeding 50-knot gusts on Kauai at Port Allen and Barking Sands; and enhanced surf, especially along north- and west-facing shores. Surf heights in some locales reached above 50 feet for north-facing shores, and above 30 feet for west-facing shores. And the very strong winds at the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island, and the summit of Haleakala on Maui, produced blizzard-type conditions for a time ...

  • Feb 7, 2019 High Surf, Waianae Coast. In the afternoon of the 10th, lifeguards reported surf rising over roadways in the vicinity of Keaau Beach Park along the Waianae coast of Oahu. NOAA record 799442
  • Feb 7, 2019 High Surf, Oahu North Shore. In the afternoon hours of the 10th, lifeguards reported surf rising over roadways in the vicinity of Rockpiles and 3 Tables Beach Park, Laniakea Beach, and Haleiwa Beach Park War Memorial on the North Shore of Oahu. NOAA record 799443
  • Feb 9, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 39 kt (EG). Tree down across Bethel Street in downtown Honolulu on Oahu. NOAA record 799768
  • Feb 9, 2019 Strong Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 35 kt (EG). North bound lane of Waimano Home Road in Pearl City on Oahu was blocked at Noelani Street by a fallen tree. NOAA record 799769
  • Feb 10, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu North Shore. Measured 40 kt (EG). $10,000 property damage reported. Almost 1000 residents in the Pupukea, Sunset Beach, and Waimea area on the North Shore of Oahu were without power (downed lines). NOAA record 799770
  • Feb 10, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 45 kt (EG). $10,000 property damage reported. Almost 1000 residents in the Pupukea, Sunset Beach, and Waimea area on the North Shore of Oahu were without power (downed lines). NOAA record 799771
  • Feb 10, 2019 Strong Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 45 kt (EG). $10,000 property damage reported. More than 5000 residents were without power in the Kunia, Mililani. Wahiawa, Whitmore Village, and Waipio areas on Oahu (downed power lines). NOAA record 799772
  • Feb 10, 2019 Strong Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 45 kt (EG). $5,000 property damage reported. On Oahu, a downed utility pole along Kunia Road near Hawaii Country Club closed both lanes of traffic for a time. NOAA record 799773
  • Feb 10, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 40 kt (EG). Tree downed at 2947 Kalakaua Avenue near the parking lot in Waikiki on Oahu. NOAA record 799774
  • Feb 10, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 40 kt (EG). $5,000 property damage reported. On Oahu, Kilauea Avenue was closed in both directions between Elepaio Street and Hunakai Street in Kahala due to downed live electrical lines. NOAA record 799775
  • Feb 10, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 40 kt (EG). The right lane to the on-ramp to H-1 westbound from School Street on Oahu was closed for a time due to a downed tree. NOAA record 799776
  • Feb 10, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 45 kt (EG). $10,000 property damage reported. More than 5000 residents in the Honolulu metro area were without power because of downed power lines. NOAA record 799777
  • Feb 10, 2019 Strong Wind, Olomana. Measured 45 kt (EG). $5,000 property damage reported. More than 1300 residents in the Enchanted Lakes area on Oahu were without power because of downed power lines. NOAA record 799778
  • Feb 10, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 40 kt (EG). On Oahu, a downed tree blocked Kalakaua Avenue at Monsarrat Avenue for a time in Waikiki. NOAA record 799779
  • Feb 10, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 40 kt (EG). Dukes Lane at Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki was closed for a time because of fallen tree branches on the roadway. NOAA record 799780
  • Feb 10, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 48 kt (EG). $5,000 property damage reported. A power pole was downed along Fort Weaver Road near Ewa in leeward Oahu. NOAA record 799781
  • Feb 10, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 40 kt (EG). On Oahu, a tree was downed on Kalanianole Highway by strong winds, which blocked the eastbound lane of the roadway near Analii Street for a time. NOAA record 799783
  • Feb 10, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 48 kt (EG). $20,000 property damage reported. A roof top was blown off its structure and then blocked Kalaimoku Street from Kalakaua Avenue to Kuhio Avenue in Waikiki for a time. NOAA record 799786
  • Feb 10, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 40 kt (EG). $5,000 property damage reported. Kawaihao Street was closed for a time between Ward Avenue and Kamani Street due to a leaning utility pole in the Kakaako area of Honolulu. NOAA record 799787
  • Feb 7, 2019 High Surf recorded in Oahu Koolau, Olomana.
Feb 6, 2019Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 30, 2019Strong WindOahu South Shore$15,000 reported

A surface trough just east of the island chain, in combination with high pressure north of the state, induced strong north winds across the area. Damages from the winds occurred on the Big Island and Oahu, with one individual injured on Oahu as well.

  • Jan 30, 2019 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 39 kt (EG). $15,000 property damage reported. On Oahu, a house lost its roof at the corner of Kilauea and Ahuawa Loop in Kahala due to strong winds. An 89-year-old man was injured. NOAA record 796226

201826 recorded storms

Dec 27 to 28, 2018Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Dec 28, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Rainbow Castle Gift Shop next to Hauula Beach Park reported 6-8 inches of water over Kamehameha Highway in that area. Also, Likelike Highway near the H-3 overpass was closed for a time due to flood debris on the roadway. NOAA record 792476
  • Dec 27, 2018 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Nov 8 to 10, 2018Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Nov 8, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Kamehameha Highway was closed between Waikane and Waiahole on Oahu due to heavy rain and elevated streams. NOAA record 788972
  • Nov 9, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Kamehameha Highway was closed due to flooding at Waikane Stream on Oahu. NOAA record 788973
  • Nov 10, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Flash flooding from heavy rain closed Kapaa Quarry Road and Mokapu Boulevard in windward Oahu. Also, at 0047 HST on the 10th, Kamehameha Highway was closed at the Waikane Stream. NOAA record 788976
  • Nov 8 to 10, 2018 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Nov 4, 2018Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 30, 2018Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Oct 30, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Flash flooding occurred on Upena Street in Makaha in leeward Oahu, where homes were being damaged by the high water. Later in the morning, about 1100 HST, flooding closed a portion of Kamehameha Highway near Waikane in windward Oahu, at the junction with Waikane Valley Road. NOAA record 784658
  • Oct 30, 2018 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Oct 19, 2018Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Oct 19, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Honolulu Police reported that the H-3 Freeway was impassable near the Koolau Country Club due to flooding over a portion of the roadway. NOAA record 784625
Oct 12, 2018Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Oct 12, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. The three right lanes of the east-bound H-1 Freeway became impassable after flooding from heavy rain. NOAA record 784604
  • Oct 12, 2018 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Oct 6 to 7, 2018Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 26 to 28, 2018Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 11 to 13, 2018Strong Wind, Flash Flood, Heavy RainOahu Koolau, Oahu South Shore, Honolulu County, Oahu North Shore, Central Oahu
  • Sep 11, 2018 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 39 kt (EG). Tree downed on Oahu over one lane of Likelike Highway near the tunnel, Kaneohe-bound. NOAA record 778668
  • Sep 12, 2018 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 35 kt (EG). Tree downed at Diamond Head Road and Makalei Place on Oahu's south shore. NOAA record 778678
  • Sep 12, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Kalihi Stream overflowed onto Dillingham Boulevard in Honolulu on Oahu, closing the roadway. NOAA record 778682
  • Sep 12, 2018 Strong Wind, Oahu North Shore. Measured 35 kt (EG). Ironwood tree felled by strong winds was blocking Kamehameha Highway near Sunset Elementary School. NOAA record 778692
  • Sep 12, 2018 Strong Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 35 kt (EG). Gusty winds caused a hanging limb from a tree on Lanikuhana Drive between Kamehameha Highway and Anania Drive in Mililani on Oahu. NOAA record 778693
  • Sep 12, 2018 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 39 kt (EG). Tree downed at Pali Lookout on Oahu. NOAA record 778676
  • Sep 12, 2018 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 39 kt (EG). Another tree downed along Likelike Highway on Oahu near the tunnel in the Kaneohe-bound lane. NOAA record 778679
  • Sep 13, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Waikane Stream overflowed after heavy rain and closed Kamehameha Highway on Oahu between Waikane Valley Road and Waiahole Valley Road. NOAA record 778683
  • Sep 13, 2018 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy rain closed a potion of Kalanianaole Highway on Oahu near the Makapuu lighthouse in the Hawaii Kai-bound direction. NOAA record 778698
  • Sep 12 to 13, 2018 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Sep 3, 2018Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 28, 2018Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Aug 28, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Likelike Highway on Oahu was closed between Valley View Drive and Nalanieha Street in town-bound lanes due to flooding and debris on the roadway. Kamehameha Highway was also closed in the west-bound lane near Middle Street because of the Kalihi Stream overflowing. And later on in the morning, Likelike Highway was closed in both directions on the Kaneohe side of the tunnel due to debris on the roadway. NOAA record 773898
  • Aug 28, 2018 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy rain apparently loosened trees from the soil that fell and blocked the 3300 block of Tantalus Drive in both directions on Oahu. NOAA record 773910
  • Aug 28, 2018 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Aug 23 to 26, 2018Hurricane (Typhoon), Coastal Flood, Heavy RainOahu Koolau, Oahu South Shore, Waianae Coast, Honolulu County
  • Aug 23, 2018 Hurricane (Typhoon), Waianae Coast. On Oahu, a fence blew down and then felled a guava tree in Nanakuli in the leeward part of the isle. NOAA record 773857
  • Aug 23, 2018 Hurricane (Typhoon), Oahu South Shore. On Oahu, a power outage occurred in Kaimuki due to falling trees and branches on power lines. NOAA record 773860
  • Aug 24, 2018 Hurricane (Typhoon), Oahu Koolau. On Oahu, road crews responded to debris on Likelike Highway just before Kahekili Highway. NOAA record 773880
  • Aug 24, 2018 Hurricane (Typhoon), Oahu South Shore. On Oahu, a power outage was reported at Punchbowl Street due to a downed tree on power lines. NOAA record 773882
  • Aug 24, 2018 Coastal Flood, Oahu South Shore. Ala Wai Canal near Waikiki overflowed its banks near Nohonani Street and Ala Wai Blvd, and near the Kamehameha Canoe Club. NOAA record 773885
  • Aug 24, 2018 Hurricane (Typhoon), Oahu Koolau. On Oahu, felled trees blocked the Wilson Tunnel on Likelike Highway in the Kaneohe-bound direction. NOAA record 773861
  • Aug 24, 2018 Hurricane (Typhoon), Oahu South Shore. On Oahu, the Honolulu Fire Department responded to a house with roof damage sometime between 2000 HST on the 23rd and 0630 HST on the 24th. NOAA record 773862
  • Aug 24, 2018 Hurricane (Typhoon), Waianae Coast. On Oahu, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) responded to a power outage due to a large fallen tree in Nanakuli in the leeward part of the island; and firefighters responded to two homes with roof damage (sometime between 2000 HST on the 23rd and 0630 HST on the 24th. NOAA record 773872
  • Aug 24, 2018 Hurricane (Typhoon), Oahu Koolau. On Oahu, firefighters responded to a home with roof damage (sometime between 2000 HST on the 23rd and 0630 HST on the 24th) in Makiki. NOAA record 773877
  • Aug 24, 2018 Hurricane (Typhoon), Oahu South Shore. On Oahu, firefighters responded to two homes with roof damage (sometime between 2000 HST on the 23rd and 0630 HST on the 24th) in Kalihi. NOAA record 773878
  • Aug 26, 2018 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Aug 19, 2018Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jun 9, 2018Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 26 to 27, 2018Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 13 to 15, 2018Debris Flow, Heavy Rain, Flash Flood, Thunderstorm WindHonolulu County$2.2 million reported

A developing upper low northwest of the state, in combination with tropical moisture, induced periods of heavy showers and thunderstorms, and generated historic flash flooding conditions over the Garden Isle of Kauai. An apparent 24-hour rainfall total of 49.69 inches, ending at 1245 HST April 15th, was recorded at an automated rain gauge in Waipa, Kauai, about a mile west of Hanalei. If this total is certified, it will be a new 24-hour rainfall record for the United States, beating the old record of about 43 inches in Alvin, TX, on July 25-26, 1979. The deluge, mainly over northern Kauai but ...

  • Apr 13, 2018 Debris Flow, Honolulu County. Mud slide (debris flow) caused a partial road blockage at Kalanianaole Highway and Keolu Drive near Kailua on the windward side of Oahu. NOAA record 742754
  • Apr 13, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. $2.2 million property damage reported. Traffic stalled in all lanes of Kalanianaole Highway in East Oahu near Niu Valley due to 10-12 inches of standing water on the roadway, and the water was still rising. Moments later, the roadway was closed from Aina Haina to Makapuu due to flooding. NOAA record 742752
  • Apr 13, 2018 Thunderstorm Wind, Honolulu County. Measured 39 kt (EG). $10,000 property damage reported. Maunaloa Avenue in Kaimuki in East Oahu was closed between 8th and 9th Streets because of downed power lines. NOAA record 742753
  • Apr 14 to 15, 2018 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Mar 31, 2018Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Mar 31, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Flooding occurred in at least two homes on the south side of Fort Weaver Road between Parish Drive and Hapalua Street. A drainage canal had become clogged with debris, causing water to spill out of the canal into the homes. NOAA record 739620
Mar 22 to 24, 2018Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Mar 24, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Kamehameha Highway was closed for a time south of Waikane in windward Oahu as the Waiahole Stream overflowed its banks. NOAA record 739603
  • Mar 22 to 24, 2018 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Feb 25 to 26, 2018Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Feb 25, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Kamehameha Highway was closed near Waikane as the Waikane and Waiahole streams overflowed after heavy rain in windward Oahu. Elsewhere on Oahu, Waiahole Valley Road and Kapaa Quarry Road were closed because of flooding conditions. NOAA record 734090
  • Feb 26, 2018 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Feb 17 to 18, 2018Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Feb 17, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. In windward Oahu, Kamehameha Highway near Waikane Stream, between Waikane Valley Road and Kualoa Ranch, was closed due to flooding. NOAA record 734001
  • Feb 18, 2018 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. In windward Oahu, heavy rain again closed Kamehameha Highway in the area along the Waikane and Waiahole streams. Also, firefighters responded to a man trapped in his vehicle by rising water near Kamehameha Highway and Wailehua Road. Another area of flooding occurred near the junction of Kalanianaole Highway and Kealahou Street near Sandy Beach in southeast Oahu around 1845 HST on the 18th. NOAA record 734003
Feb 13 to 14, 2018Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 7, 2018Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 2 to 6, 2018Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 31, 2018Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 27, 2018Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 17 to 18, 2018Strong WindOahu Koolau, Waianae Coast$25,000 reported

As high pressure built north of the islands, trade winds strengthened and caused power outages with downed lines and trees. No significant injuries were reported.

  • Jan 17, 2018 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 26 kt (ES). Winds caused a downed tree on the Likelike Highway on Oahu. Town-bound lanes were closed for a time. NOAA record 730182
  • Jan 18, 2018 Strong Wind, Waianae Coast. Measured 35 kt (EG). $10,000 property damage reported. Widespread power outages reported in Waianae and Makaha on the island of Oahu. Wind likely downed power lines. NOAA record 730184
  • Jan 18, 2018 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 39 kt (EG). $15,000 property damage reported. Wind downed multiple telephone poles near Makiki District Park on Oahu, causing power outages and traffic delays. And poles were also blown down on Keeaumoku Street between Wilder Avenue and Kinau Street. NOAA record 730185

201723 recorded storms

Dec 26 to 27, 2017Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Dec 26, 2017 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Off-duty NWS employee reported water flowing into stores at Market City near Kaimuki Avenue and Kapiolani Boulevard in Honolulu. NOAA record 727116
  • Dec 27, 2017 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Nov 11, 2017Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Nov 11, 2017 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Two individuals on Oahu were rescued from under a bridge on Waialae Avenue near the Palolo Stream, which had begun overflowing its banks because of heavy rain. NOAA record 723565
  • Nov 11, 2017 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Oct 28, 2017Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 23, 2017Strong Wind, Heavy RainOahu North Shore, Honolulu County, Oahu South Shore$6,000 reported

A combustible mix of surface and upper air instability, and deep tropical moisture, brought periods of strong winds, heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash flooding to parts of the Aloha State. Lightning strikes led to power outages, and gusty winds toppled trees and power lines. A woman on Oahu was injured as a tree toppled over onto a bus stop structure where she was standing on the 23rd. No other injuries were reported. The cost of damages was not available.

  • Oct 23, 2017 Strong Wind, Oahu North Shore. Measured 43 kt (EG). $3,000 property damage reported. Power line downed by gusty winds caused power outage to 1500 customers in northern Oahu. NOAA record 721168
  • Oct 23, 2017 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 43 kt (EG). $3,000 property damage reported. A wind gust and possible lightning strike from a thunderstorm caused a power outage in the Ewa Beach area on Oahu. NOAA record 721171
  • Oct 23, 2017 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 48 kt (EG). A woman was injured after a tree toppled over onto a bus stop structure in which she was standing. This occurred near Ala Moana Mall on Oahu. NOAA record 721172
  • Oct 23, 2017 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Oct 13, 2017Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 2, 2017Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 11, 2017Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 29, 2017Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 21, 2017Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 2, 2017Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jul 24, 2017Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jun 14 to 15, 2017Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 8, 2017Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 27 to 28, 2017Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 13 to 14, 2017Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 9 to 10, 2017Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 5, 2017Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 1, 2017Heavy Rain, Strong WindHonolulu County, Oahu South Shore, Waianae Coast
  • Mar 1, 2017 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 43 kt (EG). Fire dispatch reported downed power lines on Boxer Road in Barbers Point Housing in southwest Oahu. NOAA record 678651
  • Mar 1, 2017 Strong Wind, Waianae Coast. Measured 43 kt (EG). Fire dispatch reported downed trees in Nanakuli. NOAA record 678650
  • Mar 1, 2017 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Feb 27 to 28, 2017Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Feb 28, 2017 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Flooding waters affected Sunset Beach Elementary and the nearby Saint Peter and Paul Church along the North Shore of Oahu, and police closed Kamehameha Highway in the area because of deep water on the roadway. Also, there were reports of $10's of thousands damage in Waimea Valley Park, and damage to a home in Sunset Beach due to flooding. NOAA record 674324
  • Feb 27, 2017 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Feb 13, 2017Strong WindOlomana$60,000 reported

Strong and gusty south and southwest winds ahead of a cold front damaged roofs, and toppled trees and power lines. Many residents in windward areas of Oahu lost power for a time. There were no reports of serious injuries. The total cost of damages was not known.

  • Feb 13, 2017 Strong Wind, Olomana. Measured 43 kt (EG). $60,000 property damage reported. NOAA record 674255
Feb 11, 2017Strong Wind, Flash FloodOahu South Shore, Honolulu County
  • Feb 11, 2017 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 39 kt (EG). A 40 X 100-foot tent collapsed at Kapiolani Community College as gusty winds struck the area. Three individuals were injured. NOAA record 674249
  • Feb 11, 2017 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. A debris flow occurred along Diamond Head Beach Road on Oahu from heavy rain. Also, one foot of water covered Kalia Road in Waikiki, and flooding occurred at Nakini Street and Kalau Place in Waimanalo. Emergency management reported, as well, that about 10 boulders were on the road near Hookui Street bridge in Papakolea. NOAA record 674251
Feb 5 to 6, 2017Strong Wind, Heavy RainOahu Koolau, Olomana, Oahu South Shore, Honolulu County$110,000 reported

A front brought gusty southwest winds and periods of heavy rain to the island chain. The winds downed power lines that resulted in more than 25,000 customers losing electricity for a time in Oahu's windward side. They also toppled trees and damaged roofs in the area and on other islands. In Maui County, a ferry between Lanai and Lahaina on Maui was halted because of rough seas from the winds, and two sailboats ran aground. There were no reports of serious injuries, however.

  • Feb 5, 2017 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 48 kt (EG). $30,000 property damage reported. NOAA record 674230
  • Feb 5, 2017 Strong Wind, Olomana. Measured 48 kt (EG). $60,000 property damage reported. NOAA record 674231
  • Feb 5, 2017 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 43 kt (EG). $20,000 property damage reported. NOAA record 674232
  • Feb 6, 2017 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Jan 21, 2017High WindWaianae Coast, Oahu North Shore
  • Jan 21, 2017 High Wind, Waianae Coast. Measured 58 kt (MG). Waianae Valley RAWS recorded a 67-mph wind gust. NOAA record 670193
  • Jan 21, 2017 High Wind, Oahu North Shore. Measured 63 kt (MG). Kuaokala RAWS recorded a 73-mph wind gust. NOAA record 670194

201616 recorded storms

Dec 1 to 4, 2016Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
Oct 4, 2016Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 13 to 15, 2016Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 3 to 4, 2016High Surf, Heavy RainOahu Koolau, Olomana, Honolulu County
Aug 23 to 24, 2016Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 6 to 7, 2016High Surf, Heavy RainOahu Koolau, Olomana, Honolulu County
Aug 1, 2016Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jul 31, 2016Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jul 21 to 25, 2016High Surf, Flash FloodOahu Koolau, Olomana, Honolulu County
  • Jul 24, 2016 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. H-1 Westbound at Liliha Street on Oahu closed due to flooding waters and stalled vehicles. Precipitation was associated with Tropical Storm Darby. NOAA record 643084
  • Jul 21, 2016 High Surf recorded in Oahu Koolau, Oahu Koolau, Olomana.
Jul 18, 2016Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 29, 2016Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 25 to 28, 2016Heavy Rain, Funnel CloudHonolulu County
May 5 to 7, 2016Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 22 to 25, 2016Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 8, 2016Strong WindOahu South Shore
Feb 16, 2016Strong WindOahu Koolau
  • Feb 16, 2016 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 48 kt (EG). A tree fell on a home and pinned a man in his bed in Nuuanu. The man refused treatment by paramedics. NOAA record 614280

201526 recorded storms

Dec 19, 2015High WindOlomana$20,000 reported

Gusty winds wreaked havoc in parts of Oahu as strong high pressure built far northeast of the the islands. Trees were downed and roofs were blown off some homes, including in Kailua and Kaimuki. Other neighborhoods that suffered damages were Ewa Beach, Palolo, Wahiawa, Mililani, Kapolei, Pearl City, Manoa, and downtown Honolulu. Most of the high wind problems occurred on the 19th and 20th of the month. There were no reports of serious injuries, however.

  • Dec 19, 2015 High Wind, Olomana. Measured 52 kt (EG). $20,000 property damage reported. Roof blown off home in Kailua. NOAA record 607927
Nov 23, 2015Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 19 to 21, 2015Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
Oct 31, 2015Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 17, 2015Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 10 to 13, 2015Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
Sep 26, 2015Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 15, 2015Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 11 to 15, 2015Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 5 to 6, 2015Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Sep 6, 2015 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Law enforcement and emergency management officials reported water over the Waikane Bridge on Kamehameha Highway, so the road was closed in both directions in that area. The water level above the bridge at the time of the report was one foot and rising. NOAA record 598076
  • Sep 5, 2015 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Sep 3 to 4, 2015Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Sep 3, 2015 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. One foot of water flooded the intersection of Liliha, Dillingham, and North King Street in Honolulu on the island of Oahu. More flash flooding was reported at the intersection of Dillingham and Alakawa, and Liliha Street was closed in both directions from King to Vineyard Boulevard because of excessive ponding on the roadway. In the Iwilei section of Honolulu, Dole Cannery and surrounding offices had to be evacuated due to flooding on the first floor, including rooms with electrical equipment. NOAA record 597939
  • Sep 4, 2015 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Aug 22 to 26, 2015Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Aug 24, 2015 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. H-1 off-ramp onto Wilder Avenue on Oahu near the University of Hawaii became inundated and was then impassable. NOAA record 596218
  • Aug 24, 2015 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Hobron Lane at Ala Moana Boulevard in Waikiki on Oahu became flooded with more than a foot of water and was impassable. NOAA record 596219
  • Aug 24, 2015 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Two lanes along H-1 westbound near the Waimalu off-ramp on Oahu were flooded and became impassable. NOAA record 596220
  • Aug 24, 2015 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. H-1 westbound off-ramp to Vineyard Boulevard on Oahu became flooded and impassable. NOAA record 596221
  • Aug 24, 2015 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Kalanianaole Highway became impassable with flooding waters between the Hawaii Kai Golf Course and the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail on Oahu. NOAA record 596230
  • Aug 24, 2015 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Sewers overflowed, with the water coming through the manholes, near Atkinson Drive and Ala Moana Boulevard on Oahu. Thousands of gallons of water escaped from the sewer system. NOAA record 596234
  • Aug 24, 2015 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Flash flooding waters affected the area just north of Ala Moana Mall along Keeaumoku Street near Walmart on Oahu. Other areas with flooding problems included the intersections of King and Alakea, 11th and Waialae, and Beretania and Piikoi. NOAA record 596217
  • Aug 24, 2015 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Waikane Stream overflowed its banks in windward Oahu because of heavy rain and flooded Kamehameha Highway in its vicinity. Several schools on Oahu closed for the day because of the many flooded roads and power outages. NOAA record 596222
  • Aug 22 to 26, 2015 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County, Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Aug 17 to 20, 2015Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Aug 17, 2015 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Officials reported 8 to 12 inches of water covering Kamehameha Highway near Waikane Valley Road in windward Oahu. NOAA record 596153
  • Aug 18 to 20, 2015 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Jul 21, 2015Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jul 16, 2015Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jun 14 to 15, 2015Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 31, 2015Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 22, 2015Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 23, 2015TornadoHonolulu County
  • Apr 23, 2015 Tornado, Honolulu County. A weak tornado formed in leeward Oahu and dissipated without incident. NOAA record 565974
Apr 22, 2015Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 31, 2015Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 28, 2015Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 27 to 28, 2015Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 13 to 14, 2015Strong Wind, Heavy Rain, High WindOlomana, Central Oahu, Oahu North Shore, Honolulu County$7,000 reported

A cold front with gusty winds, the second in a week, moved through the Aloha State. This system also brought more precipitation than the previous one. Two injuries during this episode were severe enough to send two individuals to the hospital. As was the case during the earlier frontal passage, the winds brought down power lines, power poles, and trees; damaged roofs, and closed roadways because of debris on the surfaces. The total cost of damages was not available.

  • Feb 13, 2015 Strong Wind, Olomana. Measured 49 kt (EG). Firefighter injured when attempting to secure roof materials in Kaneohe in windward Oahu. A strong gust lifted a tarp that the individual was on, which subsequently came back down on the roof in a hard manner. The man was taken to a hospital in serious condition. NOAA record 555416
  • Feb 14, 2015 Strong Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 45 kt (EG). $4,000 property damage reported. Downed utility lines blocked a lengthy portion of Kunia Road in central Oahu between Anonui Street and Kunia Drive. NOAA record 555422
  • Feb 14, 2015 Strong Wind, Oahu North Shore. Measured 46 kt (EG). $1,000 property damage reported. A downed tree blocked a part of Kaukonahua Road in the North Shore of Oahu between Wilikina Drive and Thomson Corner. NOAA record 555423
  • Feb 14, 2015 High Wind, Olomana. Measured 51 kt (MG). NOAA record 555425
  • Feb 14, 2015 High Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 52 kt (MG). NOAA record 555417
  • Feb 14, 2015 Strong Wind, Olomana. Measured 48 kt (EG). $2,000 property damage reported. A downed utility pole blocked part of Kawailoa Road fronting Kailua Beach Park in windward Oahu. NOAA record 555421
  • Feb 14, 2015 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Feb 9, 2015Strong WindOlomana$4,000 reported

A front moving through the Aloha State brought windy weather and only limited amounts of rain. The strong wind at times caused power outages with downed lines and trees, roof damage, and the closure of roadways because of debris on the surfaces. The total cost of damages was not available. There were no reports of serious injuries.

  • Feb 9, 2015 Strong Wind, Olomana. Measured 43 kt (EG). $1,000 property damage reported. Multiple power outages in the Enchanted Lakes area of Oahu. NOAA record 555408
  • Feb 9, 2015 Strong Wind, Olomana. Measured 48 kt (EG). $1,000 property damage reported. Portion of roof blown off elementary school on Keolu Drive in Kailua in windward Oahu. NOAA record 555409
  • Feb 9, 2015 Strong Wind, Olomana. Measured 48 kt (EG). $2,000 property damage reported. Portion of Kalanianaole Highway closed due to a downed power pole in Waimanalo in windward Oahu. NOAA record 555410
Jan 2, 2015Heavy RainHonolulu County

201425 recorded storms

Dec 30, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Dec 22 to 24, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 15, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 22, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 18 to 20, 2014Heavy Rain, Flash Flood, High SurfHonolulu County, Waianae Coast, Oahu South Shore, Olomana
Oct 7, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 1 to 5, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 29 to 30, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 21, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 1, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 7 to 11, 2014Heavy Rain, High SurfHonolulu County, Oahu Koolau, Olomana
Jul 26 to 27, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jul 19 to 20, 2014Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Jul 20, 2014 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. The Honolulu Police closed Kamehameha Highway near Waikane on the windward side of Oahu because of flooding. Several vehicles stalled in the area in the high water. NOAA record 528459
  • Jul 19, 2014 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Jun 2, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 24 to 26, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 5, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 26 to 29, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 15 to 19, 2014High Surf, High WindOahu Koolau, Olomana, Waianae Mountains, Waianae Coast, Oahu South Shore
  • Mar 16, 2014 High Wind, Waianae Mountains. Measured 50 kt (MG). Wind direction: 030 degrees. NOAA record 500095
  • Mar 16, 2014 High Wind, Waianae Coast. Measured 56 kt (MG). Wind direction: 010-030 degrees. NOAA record 500097
  • Mar 16, 2014 High Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 50 kt (EG). Wind direction: 010-030 degrees. NOAA record 500100
  • Mar 16, 2014 High Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 50 kt (EG). Wind direction: 010-030 degrees. NOAA record 500099
  • Mar 16, 2014 High Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 50 kt (EG). Wind direction: 010-030 degrees. NOAA record 500102
  • Mar 15, 2014 High Surf recorded in Oahu Koolau, Olomana.
Mar 10, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 21 to 22, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 18 to 19, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 13 to 15, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 22, 2014Strong WindCentral Oahu
  • Jan 22, 2014 Strong Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 35 kt (EG). A male tourist from Japan was hit by a falling tree branch at Leilehua Golf Course in central Oahu and died from his injuries. NOAA record 489054
Jan 11 to 13, 2014Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 3, 2014Debris FlowHonolulu County
  • Jan 3, 2014 Debris Flow, Honolulu County. Fallen boulders and rocks closed Farrington Highway at Makua Cave in leeward Oahu. NOAA record 488902
  • Jan 3, 2014 Debris Flow, Honolulu County. Mud and other debris closed the Kailua-bound side of Pali Highway at the upper part of Nuuanu Pali Drive in east Oahu. NOAA record 488903

201324 recorded storms

Dec 15, 2013Heavy RainHonolulu County
Dec 1, 2013Thunderstorm Wind, Lightning, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Dec 1, 2013 Thunderstorm Wind, Honolulu County. Measured 50 kt (EG). A strong wind gust brought down several large branches of a banyan tree along South Beretania Street in Honolulu near Punahou Street. The branches closed three lanes of the street for a time as crews cleaned up the debris. NOAA record 484303
  • Dec 1, 2013 Lightning, Honolulu County. A lightning strike brought down a power line in Kailua in windward Oahu. The line came to rest on parked vehicles, where a man with a fire extinguisher tried to put out the smoldering debris. He touched one of the vehicles and was severely shocked by the arcing line. NOAA record 484305
  • Dec 1, 2013 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Nov 29 to 30, 2013Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 7 to 10, 2013Heavy Rain, Flash Flood, Debris Flow, LightningHonolulu County$2,000 reported

An upper level low north of the islands combined with a surface trough and shear line to produce heavy rain and flash flooding over parts of the Aloha State. There were no reports of serious injuries. The cost of damages was not available.

  • Nov 9, 2013 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Heavy rain in the area flooded Kamehameha Highway at Waihee Road in windward Oahu with up to 1.5 feet of water. NOAA record 479793
  • Nov 9, 2013 Debris Flow, Honolulu County. Falling rocks were reported on the Kailua-bound shoulder of Pali Highway on Oahu. NOAA record 480360
  • Nov 9, 2013 Debris Flow, Honolulu County. An emergency manager reported a debris flow, including large boulders, along Waihona Street at Waihona Place, in south central Oahu. NOAA record 480361
  • Nov 10, 2013 Lightning, Honolulu County. $2,000 property damage reported. Lightning struck and felled a utility pole. NOAA record 480401
  • Nov 7 to 10, 2013 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County, Honolulu County, Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Oct 27, 2013Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 15 to 17, 2013Funnel Cloud, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Oct 15, 2013 Funnel Cloud, Honolulu County. The funnel extended about 1000 feet below the cloud base. NOAA record 476802
  • Oct 17, 2013 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Oct 11 to 14, 2013Heavy Rain, Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Sep 30, 2013Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 10, 2013Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jul 28 to 30, 2013High Surf, Heavy RainOahu Koolau, Olomana, Honolulu County
  • Jul 29, 2013 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy rain dislodged two boulders that settled on Kalanianaole Highway near the Halona Blow Hole. NOAA record 462051
  • Jul 28, 2013 High Surf recorded in Oahu Koolau, Olomana.
  • Jul 29, 2013 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Jul 22, 2013Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 28 to 29, 2013Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 18 to 19, 2013Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 12 to 13, 2013Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • May 12, 2013 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Waikane Stream overflowed its banks and inundated nearby Kamehameha Highway. NOAA record 444919
  • May 13, 2013 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Apr 23 to 24, 2013Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Apr 24, 2013 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. The Honolulu Star Advertiser reported that cars were stalling along Kamehameha Highway at Waikane Valley Road because of flooding waters across the roadway. Honolulu police then closed the highway for a time, until the waters receded. NOAA record 438891
  • Apr 23 to 24, 2013 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Apr 14, 2013Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 30, 2013Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 27, 2013Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 24, 2013Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 9 to 10, 2013Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 22, 2013Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 16 to 18, 2013Strong WindOahu Koolau, Oahu South Shore$12,000 reported

A strong pressure gradient became established across the islands as a high built far north of the state. Northeast and east trade winds pummeled the area, and they led to damages in several locales from Oahu to the Big Island of Hawaii. No serious injuries were reported, however.

  • Feb 16, 2013 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 45 kt (EG). $2,000 property damage reported. Downed tree blocking a portion of Likelike Highway near the Wilson Tunnel. NOAA record 430045
  • Feb 17, 2013 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 40 kt (EG). $2,000 property damage reported. There were about 4300 customers without power because of wind-related damage. NOAA record 430046
  • Feb 17, 2013 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 46 kt (EG). $1,000 property damage reported. Sand Island Access Road was closed due to a downed power pole. NOAA record 430047
  • Feb 18, 2013 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 43 kt (EG). $1,000 property damage reported. North Kuakini Street was closed between Lanakila Avenue and Alaneo Street because of a leaning utility pole. NOAA record 430053
  • Feb 18, 2013 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 43 kt (EG). $1,000 property damage reported. Cleghorn Street was closed due to a leaning utility pole. NOAA record 430055
  • Feb 18, 2013 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 43 kt (EG). $2,000 property damage reported. A downed light pole on Likelike Highway forced police to reroute traffic through the Kamehameha Shopping Center. NOAA record 430059
  • Feb 18, 2013 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 43 kt (EG). $4,000 property damage reported. Portions of Round Top Drive were closed due to a tree falling on a power line. NOAA record 430061
Jan 27 to 28, 2013Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Jan 27, 2013 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Parts of Waianae Valley Road near Waianae and Paakea Road near Maili became flooded after heavy showers. NOAA record 425217
  • Jan 27, 2013 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Property flooding occurred along Waikalani Drive, Walea Street, and Leilehua Road in the vicinity of Wahiawa and Mililani. NOAA record 425170
  • Jan 27, 2013 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Property flooding occurred along Pokiwai Place in Hauula and Puakenikeni Road in Kaaawa. NOAA record 425206
  • Jan 27 to 28, 2013 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Jan 14, 2013Heavy RainHonolulu County

20129 recorded storms

Nov 23, 2012Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 25, 2012Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 19, 2012Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 8, 2012Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 4, 2012Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Mar 9, 2012Flash Flood, Hail, TornadoHonolulu County
  • Mar 9, 2012 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. A large tree branch fell and hit power lines on Kalihi Street in Honolulu. Hawaiian Electric reported about 30 customers were without power. NOAA record 365976
  • Mar 9, 2012 Hail, Honolulu County. Measured 1 in. One inch hail was observed at Kaneohe Marine Base Hawaii. NOAA record 365980
  • Mar 9, 2012 Hail, Honolulu County. Measured 2 in. Individual reported hail of between 1.5 to 2 inches in size in Kaneohe on Oahu. NOAA record 365981
  • Mar 9, 2012 Hail, Honolulu County. Measured 1.75 in. Hail about 1.75 inches in size observed by a resident near Aikahi Park in Kailua on Oahu. NOAA record 365982
  • Mar 9, 2012 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Honolulu Police reported three feet of water over Kamehameha Highway near Waikane on Oahu. NOAA record 365983
  • Mar 9, 2012 Hail, Honolulu County. Measured 2 in. A resident of Kailua reported 2-inch hail. NOAA record 365984
  • Mar 9, 2012 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Flooding waters were several feet deep in yards and on roads in Laie on Oahu. NOAA record 365985
  • Mar 9, 2012 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Water was reported overflowing along a portion of Mikiola Drive in Kaneohe on Oahu. NOAA record 365987
  • Mar 9, 2012 Hail, Honolulu County. Measured 4.25 in. A hail stone saved by a resident near Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Oahu measured 4 1/4 inches on the long axis, was 2 1/4 inches wide, and 2 inches tall. NOAA record 365989
  • Mar 9, 2012 Tornado, Honolulu County. A National Weather Service Honolulu Damage Survey team confirmed a waterspout moved ashore as an EF0 tornado in Lanikai and tracked southwest, impacting portions of the Enchanted Lakes subdivision in Kailua on Oahu. Several roofs were damaged or destroyed, trees were downed, road signs were mangled, and power lines were snapped. NOAA record 365991
Mar 2 to 6, 2012Flash Flood, Lightning, Hail, Heavy RainHonolulu County$10,000 reported

An upper trough in the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands brought heavy rain and flash flooding to Kauai and Oahu. There were no reports of serious injuries. The cost of damages was not available.

  • Mar 5, 2012 Lightning, Honolulu County. $10,000 property damage reported. Lightning was reported to have struck the roof of the Ilikai Hotel, causing a structure fire. NOAA record 363857
  • Mar 5, 2012 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Waikane Stream overflowed because of heavy rain. Kamehameha Highway was then closed in both directions near Waikane and Waiahole. NOAA record 363844
  • Mar 5, 2012 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Water from heavy rain washed under a home in Manoa, and there was minor flooding on the road. NOAA record 363846
  • Mar 5, 2012 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Kapaa Quarry Road was closed due to flooding. NOAA record 363848
  • Mar 5, 2012 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Tree downed on Tantalus Drive obstructing the road near the 3600 block. NOAA record 363852
  • Mar 6, 2012 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. City Emergency Management reported the closure of Diamond Head Road due to a debris flow from flooding. NOAA record 363856
  • Mar 6, 2012 Hail, Honolulu County. Measured 1.5 in. Hail fell from Kahala to Waimanalo on Oahu. Largest hail stones, based on photos, were about 1.5 inches on the long axis. NOAA record 363859
  • Mar 6, 2012 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Flash flooding caused a debris flow that partially closed Kalanianaole Highway near the Halona Blow Hole near Sandy Beach. NOAA record 363854
  • Mar 6, 2012 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Oahu Department of Emergency Management reported more flooding along Kapaa Quarry Road. NOAA record 363855
  • Mar 2, 2012 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Feb 25, 2012Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 7, 2012Heavy Rain, Strong WindHonolulu County, Olomana, Oahu South Shore$16,000 reported

A cold front moving through the island chain brought strong winds and heavy showers. The winds downed power lines and trees, and snapped a tree branch which injured a couple of visitors from the mainland in Waikiki at the International Market Place. The winds became very powerful at higher elevations, especially over the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island. The rain produced only nuisance flooding on Oahu.

  • Feb 7, 2012 Strong Wind, Olomana. Measured 39 kt (EG). $6,000 property damage reported. Power lines down at Ulupuni Street near Castle Hospital. NOAA record 359866
  • Feb 7, 2012 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 35 kt (EG). $10,000 property damage reported. Couple from the mainland injured by a falling branch at the International Market Place in Waikiki. NOAA record 359868
  • Feb 7, 2012 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.

201120 recorded storms

Dec 10 to 13, 2011High Surf, Strong Wind, Heavy Rain, Flash FloodOahu Koolau, Olomana, Oahu South Shore, Central Oahu, Honolulu County$15,000 reported

Upper air instability caused strong winds over portions of the Big Island and Maui, and induced showers and thunderstorms from the Big Island to Oahu. The strong trade winds downed trees, which then damaged a home and a garage in one instance in windward Big Island; and they generated surf of 5 to 9 feet along the east-facing shores of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island. Also, wintry conditions existed for a time above 11 thousand feet on the Island of Hawaii. There were no reports of significant injuries.

  • Dec 10, 2011 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 39 kt (EG). $10,000 property damage reported. High winds downed a utility pole in Kakaako. NOAA record 353870
  • Dec 10, 2011 Strong Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 43 kt (EG). $5,000 property damage reported. Winds blew off a carport roof in Wahiawa. NOAA record 353871
  • Dec 13, 2011 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Water from Manoa Stream overflowed onto property near Woodlawn Street bridge, inundating the area with nearly a foot of water and mud. NOAA record 353864
  • Dec 13, 2011 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Heavy rain caused a debris flow at the westbound H-1 Freeway off ramp to School Street. This closed the roadway for a time while highway crews cleared the debris. NOAA record 353865
  • Dec 10 to 11, 2011 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
  • Dec 11, 2011 High Surf recorded in Oahu Koolau, Olomana.
Nov 1 to 4, 2011Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 23, 2011Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 18 to 19, 2011Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 15, 2011Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 7, 2011Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Jun 3 to 5, 2011Heavy Rain, Flash Flood, LightningHonolulu County$20,000 reported

An upper low in the area caused showers and thunderstorms--even snow--over the Aloha State. Some of the rain was heavy enough to produce flash flooding over parts of the island chain. The costs of any property damage were not available. One firefighter was injured when responding to a lightning strike at a residence on the North Shore of Oahu on the 3rd of June.

  • Jun 3, 2011 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Kapaa Quarry Road in Kailua in windward Oahu closed to small vehicle traffic for a time due to flooding near Mokapu Saddle Road. NOAA record 308600
  • Jun 3, 2011 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. A portion of Kamehameha Highway in Waikane in windward Oahu was closed for a time due to flooding near Waikane Valley Road. NOAA record 308601
  • Jun 3, 2011 Lightning, Honolulu County. Lightning struck a residence near Laniakea on the North Shore of Oahu. One firefighter was reported injured in responding to the call. NOAA record 308602
  • Jun 3, 2011 Lightning, Honolulu County. $20,000 property damage reported. A lightning strike downed power lines along Naniloa Loop in Laie in windward Oahu. NOAA record 308604
  • Jun 4, 2011 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. THE BUS (local public transportation) reported two automobiles stalled in Punaluu in windward Oahu due to two feet of water flowing across Kamehameha Highway. NOAA record 308609
  • Jun 4, 2011 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Kamehameha Highway was closed for a time by the county in windward Oahu because of water overflowing Waikane Stream. NOAA record 308610
  • Jun 4, 2011 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
May 11 to 12, 2011Funnel Cloud, Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 6 to 10, 2011Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
May 1 to 3, 2011Heavy Rain, Flash Flood, LightningHonolulu County$50,000 reported

An upper low in the area affected the Aloha State, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms, and even small hail to parts of the Big Island of Hawaii and Maui. There were no reports of serious injuries. The costs of physical damages were not available.

Apr 29, 2011Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 6 to 8, 2011Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 16 to 17, 2011Strong WindOahu Koolau, Oahu South Shore
  • Mar 16, 2011 Strong Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 43 kt (EG). Wind gusts just downwind from the crest of the Pali Highway downed a 60-foot ironwood tree. The tree struck a city bus and a car. The driver of the bus was seriously injured, and four bus passengers were also hurt. NOAA record 282826
  • Mar 17, 2011 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 39 kt (EG). Gusty winds blew off a portion of siding on a downtown office building on Bethel Street. The flying debris struck a man, who apparently was not too seriously injured. NOAA record 282831
Mar 4, 2011Heavy Rain, Strong WindHonolulu County, Oahu South Shore$350,000 reported

A cold front moving from the northwest brought periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms to the island chain from Kauai to Maui. Especially hard hit was Oahu, where locally strong winds from heavy showers and thunderstorms in the morning hours of the 4th of March knocked down trees and utility pools in the Ewa area and other places around the isle. This resulted in power outages which affected thousands of residents. There were no serious injuries reported.

  • Mar 4, 2011 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 48 kt (EG). $350,000 property damage reported. Gusty winds caused power outages, and downed power lines and trees near Ewa Beach on the island of Oahu. NOAA record 293756
  • Mar 4, 2011 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Feb 22 to 23, 2011Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
Feb 19 to 20, 2011Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Feb 19, 2011 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Heavy rain forced Waikane Stream over its banks, which then flooded a portion of Kamehameha Highway for a time on the windward side of Oahu. NOAA record 277090
Feb 10 to 14, 2011Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
Jan 16, 2011Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 12 to 13, 2011Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 10, 2011Heavy RainHonolulu County

20109 recorded storms

Dec 24 to 27, 2010Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Dec 26, 2010 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Heavy rain produced flooding along Puhawai Road in the Waianae Valley in West Oahu. Water was at least 18 inches deep along a 90-foot stretch of the road. NOAA record 268655
  • Dec 27, 2010 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Heavy showers over leeward Oahu caused flooding at the Kalaeloa off-ramp of the H-1 Freeway. Two vehicles that had become swamped by the water had to be towed from the site. Additionally, a few homes were flooded along Waianae Valley Road and Lahaina Street; a debris flow closed part of Kamehameha Highway; and the westbound side of Farrington Highway became flooded near Aliinui Drive, where several cars stalled in the water. NOAA record 268674
  • Dec 24 to 26, 2010 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Dec 19 to 23, 2010Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
Dec 9 to 11, 2010Heavy RainHonolulu County
Dec 1, 2010Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 18 to 21, 2010Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 6 to 7, 2010Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 16, 2010Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 2, 2010Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 29, 2010Heavy RainHonolulu County

200919 recorded storms

Dec 3, 2009Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 10 to 14, 2009Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Nov 13, 2009 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Kaipapau Stream near Hauula undercut the foundation of a home. Also, up to 10 inches of rain covered the Punaluu and Waikane bridges in the windward section of Oahu. NOAA record 199523
  • Nov 10 to 14, 2009 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Oct 25, 2009Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Oct 25, 2009 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Heavy Rain produced flash flooding in Waikane and Waiahole Valleys on windward Oahu. Police and Emergency managers closed Kamehameha Highway for 2 1/2 hours due to high and fast moving water over a 100 yard section of the roadway. NOAA record 196347
  • Oct 25, 2009 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Oct 9, 2009Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 4 to 5, 2009Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 12 to 13, 2009Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Aug 13, 2009 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Heavy rain in windward Oahu caused flash flooding along Waikane Stream, which then forced the closure of Kamehameha Highway in the vicinity of the stream. NOAA record 188902
  • Aug 12 to 13, 2009 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Apr 20 to 21, 2009Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 10, 2009Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 17 to 18, 2009Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 13 to 15, 2009High Surf, Heavy RainOahu North Shore, Oahu Koolau, Olomana, Honolulu County
Mar 9, 2009Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Mar 9, 2009 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Very heavy rain caused flash flooding and forced county officials to close the off-ramp from the H-3 freeway to Kamehameha Highway on the island of Oahu. NOAA record 153882
Feb 26, 2009Strong WindOahu South Shore1 death

A strong high far north of the state produced sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph, and gusts as high as 50 mph, over all the islands. In one instance, a woman in her 60s was hit by a falling branch on Oahu and critically injured. She later died. On the Big Island, a 100 foot by 40 foot section of the Kau High School roof was damaged. Damage estimates were not available.

  • Feb 26, 2009 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 43 kt (EG). A woman in her 60s was walking along Waimanu Street in Honolulu when she was struck by a falling tree branch. She was critically injured, and later died at the hospital. NOAA record 149518
Feb 10 to 12, 2009Heavy Rain, TornadoHonolulu County
Feb 9 to 10, 2009Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 7, 2009Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 26 to 27, 2009Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 15, 2009High WindOlomana
  • Jan 15, 2009 High Wind, Olomana. Measured 55 kt (EG). A large carport roof was blown from its moorings, and a heavy wooden greenhouse was lifted off the ground and became perched on a neighbor's roof. Each event occurred in Kaneohe on the island of Oahu. NOAA record 145310
Jan 11, 2009Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 1, 2009Heavy RainHonolulu County

200812 recorded storms

Dec 31, 2008Heavy RainHonolulu County
Dec 27, 2008Heavy RainHonolulu County
Dec 15 to 16, 2008Heavy RainHonolulu County
Dec 11 to 14, 2008Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Dec 11, 2008 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Otake Camp near Waialua was evacuated because of flooding, the Makaha Bridge was blocked by debris, homes were inundated in Waianae and Laie, and farm produce was damaged in the affected area. NOAA record 144596
  • Dec 13, 2008 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Flooding on Farrington Highway and on Waialua Beach Road in Waialua forced officials to close the roadways for a time. Rising water in Waianae trapped two teenage boys in a stream, but both were rescued. One boy suffered a cut on his leg and was taken to the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center for treatment. The news article did not mention the exact age of the injured boy. NOAA record 144603
  • Dec 12 to 13, 2008 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County, Honolulu County.
Nov 22, 2008Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 15, 2008Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jul 9, 2008Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jun 12, 2008Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 25 to 26, 2008Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 21, 2008Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 7, 2008Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Feb 7, 2008 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. After heavy rain, flood waters became 3 to 4 feet deep on westbound lanes of the H-1 Freeway near Makakilo in leeward Oahu. NOAA record 76656
  • Feb 7, 2008 Heavy Rain recorded in Honolulu County.
Feb 6, 2008Heavy RainHonolulu County

200711 recorded storms

Dec 31, 2007Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Dec 31, 2007 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Flash flooding conditions closed Kamehameha Highway near Waikane for a time. NOAA record 67658
Dec 4 to 5, 2007Strong Wind, High WindOahu North Shore, Waianae Coast, Central Oahu, Waianae Mountains, Olomana, Oahu Koolau, Oahu South Shore
  • Dec 4, 2007 Strong Wind, Oahu North Shore. Measured 48 kt (EG). A soldier was injured at Dillingham Airfield when winds picked up a large tent and pole, weighing about 50 pounds, and then hit the individual. NOAA record 67627
  • Dec 4, 2007 High Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 55 kt (MG). Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots were recorded at the Schofield Barracks RAWS site starting at 22:57 HST Wednesday. The maximum wind gust of 55 knots was observed at 4:57 HST Thursday. NOAA record 67463
  • Dec 4, 2007 High Wind, Waianae Mountains. Measured 61 kt (MG). Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots were recorded at the Schofield Firebreak RAWS site starting at 22:15 HST Tuesday. The maximum wind gust of 61 knots was observed at 23:49 HST Tuesday. NOAA record 67465
  • Dec 4, 2007 High Wind, Oahu Koolau. Measured 50 kt (EG). Wind gusts estimated at 50 knots produced significant damage to the roof of a house on Luluku Street in Pacific Heights. NOAA record 68643
  • Dec 4, 2007 High Wind, Oahu North Shore. Measured 50 kt (EG). Wind gusts estimated at 50 knots downed a large tree in Waialua, blocking both lanes of Kaukonahua Road. NOAA record 68642
  • Dec 5, 2007 High Wind, Waianae Coast. Measured 51 kt (MG). A wind gust of 51 knots was recorded at the Waianae Boat Harbor ARC site. NOAA record 67475
  • Dec 5, 2007 High Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 59 kt (MG). Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots were recorded at the Wheeler ARC site starting at 3:30 HST Wednesday. The maximum wind gust of 59 knots was observed at 4:02 HST Wednesday. NOAA record 67469
  • Dec 5, 2007 High Wind, Olomana. Measured 50 kt (MG). A wind gust of 50 knots was recorded at the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii ASOS site. NOAA record 67474
  • Dec 5, 2007 High Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 50 kt (EG). Wind gusts estimated at 50 knots downed a large tree and utility poles along Kalakaua Avenue near the Palama Market. NOAA record 68640
  • Dec 5, 2007 High Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 59 kt (MG). Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots were recorded at the Wheeler ARC site starting at 3:30 HST Wednesday. The maximum wind gust of 59 knots was observed at 4:02 HST Wednesday. NOAA record 68637
Nov 27 to 28, 2007Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 4 to 5, 2007Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
Nov 1, 2007Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 15, 2007Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 25, 2007Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 15 to 16, 2007Funnel Cloud, Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 23 to 24, 2007Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Feb 23, 2007 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers in leeward sections of Oahu caused ponding of roadways, and small stream and drainage ditch flooding. There were no reports of serious injuries or property damage. NOAA record 12522
  • Feb 24, 2007 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms produced small stream and drainage ditch flooding, and ponding on roadways in the southeast section of Oahu. No serious injuries or property damage were reported. NOAA record 12524
Jan 29 to 31, 2007High Wind, Strong WindWaianae Mountains, Olomana, Central Oahu, Oahu South Shore
  • Jan 29, 2007 High Wind, Waianae Mountains. Measured 63 kt (MG). NOAA record 7907
  • Jan 29, 2007 High Wind, Olomana. Measured 52 kt (MG). NOAA record 7908
  • Jan 29, 2007 High Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 53 kt (MG). NOAA record 7910
  • Jan 29, 2007 Strong Wind, Oahu South Shore. Measured 45 kt (EG). Strong winds in Honolulu County resulted in three serious injuries. A 38-year-old woman at a Sheridan Street address ended up losing parts of two fingers after a door slammed on her hand when gusty winds swept through her home. She was taken to The Queen's Medical Center in serious condition. In another incident, two individuals were struck by an airborne beach chair at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and were hospitalized in stable condition at Straub Hospital. NOAA record 9227
  • Jan 31, 2007 High Wind, Olomana. Measured 56 kt (MG). Wind gusts measured as high as 65 mph buffeted the area from Kaneohe to Kailua to Waimanalo. Big branches were ripped from 30- to 40-year-old trees, roof damages were common, and power lines were downed. Damage estimates were unavailable. There were no serious injuries. NOAA record 9228
Jan 7 to 9, 2007Flash Flood, Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Jan 7, 2007 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Heavy showers in windward sections of Oahu brought flooding conditions to the Hauula area. High water closed Kamehameha Highway near Pokiwai Place for a time. No serious injuries or property damage were reported. NOAA record 7847
  • Jan 8, 2007 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers in windward areas of Oahu produced small stream and drainage ditch flooding, and ponding of roadways. No serious injuries or property damage were reported. NOAA record 7849
  • Jan 8, 2007 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers in the northern half of Oahu produced small stream and drainage ditch flooding, and ponding on roadways. There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries. NOAA record 7851
  • Jan 9, 2007 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers in northern and windward sections of Oahu caused small stream and drainage ditch flooding, and ponding of roadways. There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries. NOAA record 7854

200635 recorded storms

Nov 26 to 27, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Nov 26, 2006 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers and thunderstorms in windward and southeast parts of Oahu produced small stream and drainage ditch flooding, and ponding on roadways. No serious injuries or property damage were reported. NOAA record 4187
Nov 1 to 2, 2006Heavy Rain, Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Nov 1, 2006 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers and thunderstorms caused ponding of roadways, and small stream and drainage ditch flooding in windward sections of Oahu. There were no reports of serious injuries or property damage. NOAA record 4141
  • Nov 1, 2006 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Heavy rain over windward sections of Oahu triggered a landslide on Pali Highway, which closed this major traffic artery between Honolulu and windward communities from late morning on the 1st through early morning on the 2nd. Also, flooding along Waikane Stream closed Kamehameha Highway near Waikane in the early afternoon hours on the 1st. No serious injuries or property damage were reported, however. NOAA record 4147
  • Nov 2, 2006 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms in central and western parts of Oahu caused ponding on roadways, and small stream and drainage ditch flooding. There were no reports of serious injuries or property damage. NOAA record 4151
  • Nov 2, 2006 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms produced small stream and drainage ditch flooding, and ponding of roadways over the southern half of Oahu. No serious injuries or property damage were reported. NOAA record 4152
Oct 30 to 31, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 12 to 15, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 8 to 10, 2006Heavy Rain, Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Sep 26, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 26, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 26, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 6, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jul 31, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Jul 31, 2006 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers over northern and windward areas of Oahu produced small stream and drainage ditch flooding, and ponding of roadways. There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries. NOAA record 5521493
Jul 20, 2006Strong WindCentral Oahu$500 reported
  • Jul 20, 2006 Strong Wind, Central Oahu. Measured 36 kt (MG). $500 property damage reported. A wind gust measured at 41 mph damaged the roof of a hangar at Wheeler Army Airfield in central Oahu. There were no serious injuries reported. NOAA record 5521401
Apr 29, 2006Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Apr 2, 2006Flash FloodHonolulu County
  • Apr 2, 2006 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms impacted a broad section of windward Oahu, producing small landslides and deep ponding on several roadways. The precipitation caused the Waikane Stream to overflow onto a stretch of Kamehameha Highway near the town of Waikane. This closed the roadway in that area for a time. Also, civil defense officials evacuated 12 families below the Kailua Reservoir as a precaution, fearing a breach in the dam. However, there were no serious injuries or property damage. NOAA record 5496452
Apr 2, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Apr 2, 2006 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms again pounded windward parts of Oahu; causing ponding on roadways, and small stream and drainage ditch flooding. No serious property damage or injuries were reported. NOAA record 5496390
Apr 1, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Apr 1, 2006 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Small stream and drainage ditch flooding, along with ponding on roadways, occurred in windward sections of Oahu as heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms affected the area. No significant property damage or injuries were reported. NOAA record 5496389
Mar 31, 2006Flash FloodHonolulu County
Mar 30, 2006Flash FloodHonolulu County
Mar 24, 2006Flash FloodHonolulu County
Mar 22, 2006Flash FloodHonolulu County
Mar 19, 2006Flash FloodHonolulu County
Mar 12, 2006Strong WindWaianae Coast
Mar 8, 2006Flash FloodHonolulu County
Mar 3, 2006Flash FloodHonolulu County
Mar 2, 2006Flash FloodHonolulu County
Mar 1 to 2, 2006Flash FloodHonolulu County
Feb 24, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 21, 2006Flash FloodHonolulu County
Feb 21 to 22, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 20, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 19, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 15, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 26, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 22, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 22, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 22 to 23, 2006Heavy RainHonolulu County

200538 recorded storms

Dec 18, 2005Strong WindOlomana1 death

A strong low north of the state, along with a cold front moving through the islands, brought gusty winds to most of the island chain. The winds damaged some roofs and caused several power outages in the isles. Most significantly, a falling tree limb injured a man and killed his young daughter as they hiked along Maunawili Trail on Oahu just before 11 AM on the 18th. Damage estimates were not available.

Dec 4, 2005Flash FloodHonolulu County
Dec 4, 2005TornadoHonolulu County
Nov 30, 2005Flash FloodHonolulu County
Nov 12, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 31, 2005Flash FloodHonolulu County
Oct 31, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 25, 2005Flash FloodHonolulu County
Oct 19, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 2, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 1, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 1, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 1, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 1 to 2, 2005Flash FloodHonolulu County
Sep 30, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 23, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 23, 2005Flash FloodHonolulu County
Sep 14 to 15, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 29, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jul 12, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jun 1, 2005Funnel CloudHonolulu County
May 31, 2005Funnel CloudHonolulu County
May 21, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 14 to 15, 2005Strong WindOahu Koolau
Mar 7, 2005Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Feb 12, 2005Flash FloodHonolulu County
Feb 11 to 12, 2005Strong WindOahu Koolau
Feb 11, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 4, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 4, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 3, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 2, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 1 to 2, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 31, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 29, 2005Flash FloodHonolulu County
Jan 9, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 8 to 9, 2005Thunderstorm WindHonolulu County
Jan 1, 2005Heavy RainHonolulu County

200443 recorded storms

Dec 27, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Dec 26 to 27, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Dec 22, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 28 to 29, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 25, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 25, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 23, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 9, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 6 to 7, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 5 to 6, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 4, 2004Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Nov 4, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 1, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 31, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 30, 2004Flash FloodHonolulu County$80 million reported

Very heavy showers and thunderstorms generated flash flooding in southeast parts of the island of Oahu. The focus of the heaviest rain occurred over the southern portion of the Koolau Range, resulting in the Manoa Stream overflowing its banks and causing significant flooding in the Manoa Valley, including the University of Hawaii campus. Damages to businesses; to private homes and property; and to buildings and their contents at the university are estimated to be $80 million, though they could go as high as $100 million. On the other hand, no serious injuries were reported.

  • Oct 30, 2004 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. $80 million property damage reported. NOAA record 5431883
Oct 26, 2004Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Oct 26 to 27, 2004Flash FloodHonolulu County
Oct 25, 2004Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Oct 25, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 13, 2004Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Oct 12, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 11, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 3, 2004Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Aug 17, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Aug 4, 2004Flash FloodHonolulu County
Aug 3 to 4, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 15, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • May 15, 2004 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers and steady rain produced ponding of roadways and small stream and drainage ditch flooding in southern parts of Oahu. There were no reports of serious injuries or property damage. NOAA record 5431473
May 11 to 12, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • May 11, 2004 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers and steady rain produced small stream and drainage ditch flooding and ponding of raodways in windward and central parts of the island of Oahu. This included communities from Kahuku to Mililani to Waimanalo. No serious property damage or injuries were reported. NOAA record 5431468
Mar 26, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Mar 26, 2004 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers caused small stream and drainage ditch flooding, and ponding of roadways in windward sections of Oahu. No serious injuries of property damage were reported. NOAA record 5431386
Mar 13, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Mar 13, 2004 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers and rain over southern and eastern areas of Oahu produced small stream and drainage ditch flooding, and ponding of roadways. However, no serious property damage or injuries were reported. NOAA record 5431275
Mar 2, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
  • Mar 2, 2004 Heavy Rain, Honolulu County. Heavy showers produced small stream and drainage ditch flooding, and ponding of roadways in windward sections of Oahu. There were no reports of serious injuries or property damage. NOAA record 5431179
Feb 27 to 28, 2004High WindOahu
Feb 27, 2004Flash FloodHonolulu County
Feb 26, 2004Flash FloodHonolulu County
Feb 7, 2004TornadoHonolulu County
Jan 25, 2004TornadoHonolulu County
Jan 25, 2004Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Jan 25, 2004Flash FloodHonolulu County
Jan 25, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 22 to 23, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 22 to 23, 2004Thunderstorm WindHonolulu County
Jan 14, 2004High WindOahu
Jan 2 to 3, 2004Heavy RainHonolulu County

200326 recorded storms

Dec 31, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Dec 30, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Dec 28, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Dec 7, 2003Flash FloodHonolulu County
Dec 7 to 8, 2003Flash FloodHonolulu County
Dec 1, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 30, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 29, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Nov 29, 2003Flash FloodHonolulu County
Nov 19, 2003High WindOahu
Sep 11, 2003Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Sep 10 to 11, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jul 26, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jun 8, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jun 7, 2003TornadoHonolulu County
Jun 7, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jun 6, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jun 5, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jun 4, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 10, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 7, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 6, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Apr 4, 2003LightningHonolulu County
Feb 14, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 14, 2003Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 4 to 5, 2003High WindOahu

200228 recorded storms

Oct 16 to 17, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 14, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Oct 14 to 15, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Sep 3, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 7, 2002Funnel CloudHonolulu County
May 6, 2002Flash FloodHonolulu County
May 6, 2002Flash FloodHonolulu County$60,000 reported

An upper trough ignited heavy showers and thunderstorms over northwest and central parts of Oahu. Police closed Kamehameha Highway between Kamananui Road in Wahiawa to Weed Junction in Waialua from 630 AM until noon because of flooding. Nineteen residents of Otake Camp in Waialua were evacuated before noon after Kaukonahua Stream flooded some of their homes. Water levels rose up to 8 feet in some low-lying areas.Much of the flooding in and near Waialua was linked to overnight rainfall in Central Oahu and the North Shore that caused Lake Wilson, or the Wahiawa Reservoir, to overflow and spill i...

  • May 6, 2002 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. $60,000 property damage reported. NOAA record 5287963
May 4, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 4, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
May 3, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 29, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 17 to 19, 2002Strong WindOahu
  • Mar 17, 2002 Strong Wind recorded in Oahu.
Mar 16, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 13, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 9 to 10, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 7, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 7, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Mar 6, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Feb 8, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 29 to 30, 2002Strong WindOahu
  • Jan 29, 2002 Strong Wind recorded in Oahu.
Jan 29, 2002Flash FloodHonolulu County
Jan 28 to 29, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 28, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 27, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 26, 2002Heavy RainHonolulu County
Jan 17 to 20, 2002Strong WindOahu
  • Jan 17, 2002 Strong Wind recorded in Oahu.
Jan 8, 2002Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Jan 8, 2002Funnel CloudHonolulu County

200120 recorded storms

Dec 28 to 31, 2001High WindOahu
  • Dec 28, 2001 High Wind recorded in Oahu.
Dec 11 to 14, 2001High WindOahu
  • Dec 11, 2001 High Wind recorded in Oahu.
Dec 2 to 3, 2001High WindOahu
  • Dec 2, 2001 High Wind recorded in Oahu.
Nov 26 to 27, 2001FloodHonolulu County
Nov 26 to 27, 2001High WindOahu
Oct 25, 2001FloodHonolulu County
Sep 16, 2001FloodHonolulu County
Aug 31, 2001High WindOahu
  • Aug 31, 2001 High Wind recorded in Oahu.
Jun 5, 2001FloodHonolulu County
Jun 5, 2001Flash FloodHonolulu County
May 18, 2001FloodHonolulu County
Mar 24 to 25, 2001FloodHonolulu County
Feb 26, 2001WaterspoutHonolulu County
Feb 26, 2001FloodHonolulu County
Feb 26, 2001FloodHonolulu County
Feb 14 to 16, 2001High WindOahu
  • Feb 14, 2001 High Wind recorded in Oahu.
Feb 12, 2001FloodHonolulu County
Feb 9, 2001FloodHonolulu County
Feb 8, 2001FloodHonolulu County
Feb 8 to 9, 2001FloodHonolulu County

200011 recorded storms

Dec 11, 2000FloodHonolulu County
Nov 4, 2000FloodHonolulu County
Nov 3, 2000FloodHonolulu County
Oct 29, 2000FloodHonolulu County
Sep 29, 2000Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Aug 20, 2000FloodHonolulu County
Jun 26, 2000FloodHonolulu County
Jun 14, 2000FloodHonolulu County
May 17, 2000WaterspoutHonolulu County
May 17, 2000WaterspoutHonolulu County
Apr 1 to 5, 2000High WindOahu
  • Apr 1, 2000 High Wind recorded in Oahu.

199919 recorded storms

Dec 31, 1999Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Dec 31, 1999WaterspoutHonolulu County
Dec 10 to 11, 1999FloodHonolulu County
Dec 2, 1999FloodHonolulu County
Dec 2, 1999FloodHonolulu County
Nov 28 to 29, 1999High WindOahu
Oct 19, 1999FloodHonolulu County
Oct 19, 1999FloodHonolulu County
Oct 19, 1999FloodHonolulu County
Oct 19, 1999FloodHonolulu County
Sep 26, 1999Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Jul 26 to 27, 1999Strong WindOahu
  • Jul 26, 1999 Strong Wind recorded in Oahu.
May 16, 1999FloodHonolulu County
May 16 to 17, 1999FloodHonolulu County
Apr 21, 1999Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Mar 20 to 21, 1999High WindOahu
Jan 22, 1999FloodHonolulu County
Jan 8, 1999FloodHonolulu County
Jan 5, 1999FloodHonolulu County

19986 recorded storms

Dec 17, 1998WaterspoutHonolulu County
Dec 3 to 5, 1998High WindOahu
Jun 4, 1998Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Apr 9 to 11, 1998High WindOahu
Jan 5, 1998FloodHonolulu County
Jan 1, 1998FloodHonolulu County

199732 recorded storms

Dec 9, 1997Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Nov 18, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Oct 9, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Oct 9, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Sep 21, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Sep 14, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Aug 17, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Aug 15, 1997LightningHonolulu County
Aug 15, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Aug 15, 1997Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Aug 15, 1997Flash FloodHonolulu County
Aug 13, 1997Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Aug 12, 1997WaterspoutHonolulu County
May 25, 1997Funnel CloudHonolulu County
May 6, 1997WaterspoutHonolulu County
May 6, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Apr 8, 1997Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Apr 3, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Apr 2 to 3, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Apr 1, 1997WaterspoutHonolulu County
Mar 23, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Mar 17, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Mar 16, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Mar 16 to 17, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Mar 11, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Mar 11, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Mar 7, 1997High WindOahu
Jan 27 to 29, 1997High WindOahu
Jan 21, 1997High WindOahu
Jan 19, 1997FloodHonolulu County
Jan 3, 1997High WindOahu
  • Jan 3, 1997 High Wind, Oahu. Measured 52 kt. South to southwest wind gusts estimated near 60 mph by weather spotters in Kaneohe. NOAA record 5626506
Jan 3, 1997FloodHonolulu County
  • Jan 3, 1997 Flood, Honolulu County. Heavy showers produced ponding on roads in many locations. NOAA record 5626511

199635 recorded storms

Dec 30 to 31, 1996High WindOahu$90,000 reported
  • Dec 30, 1996 High Wind, Oahu. Measured 52 kt. $90,000 property damage reported. Southwest winds with frequent gusts estimated at 60 mph damaged or destroyed the roofs of 36 homes in windward communities from Waimanalo to Kaaawa. Snapped tree branches injured two people in Kaneohe and Kailua. One person was injured by an airborne dumpster and another was injured by a collapsing fence. Scattered felled trees downed power lines disrupting power to approximately 12,500 homes in the Ahuimanu, Kaneohe, and Kailua areas. NOAA record 5583589
Dec 27 to 28, 1996FloodHonolulu County
  • Dec 27, 1996 Flood, Honolulu County. Scattered areas of minor street flooding reported across Oahu. NOAA record 5583455
Dec 26 to 27, 1996High WindOahu
  • Dec 26, 1996 High Wind, Oahu. Measured 65 kt. Scattered power outages affected 1,600 homes when several trees and power poles fell in Kailua, Kaneohe, and Waialua. Eight homes had damaged roofs. NOAA record 5583490
Dec 7 to 8, 1996High WindOahu
  • Dec 7, 1996 High Wind, Oahu. Measured 52 kt. Scattered areas of felled trees knocked down power and telephone lines in Diamond Head, Hawaii Kai, Kaneohe, Maili, Makaha, Nanakuli, Palolo Valley, Waialae, Waianae, and Waikiki. Some of the trees were in areas of moist soil due to record setting November rains. One person suffered minor injuries when hit by a small utility pole near Kapiolani Blvd and Harding Av in Honolulu. NOAA record 5582734
Dec 7, 1996WaterspoutHonolulu County
  • Dec 7, 1996 Waterspout, Honolulu County. Several small waterspouts were reported. NOAA record 5583456
Nov 16, 1996Flash FloodHonolulu County
Nov 14, 1996Flash FloodHonolulu County
Nov 14 to 15, 1996FloodHonolulu County
Nov 12 to 13, 1996FloodHonolulu County
Nov 5, 1996FloodHonolulu County
Nov 5 to 16, 1996Heavy RainOahu$13.5 million reported

Record breaking rainfall produced widespread flooding with associated mud and rock slides, road closures, blocked drainage systems, and overwhelmed waste disposal systems. Damage to public and private property and agriculture was substantial. The Waianae Coast was hardest hit with people stranded in their homes for up to a week in some areas with persistent standing water due to the saturated soils.At the beginning of the month, a high amplitude pattern developed with a strong upper level trough over the central Pacific. From the 3rd through 5th, the upper level trough and surface low pressure...

Nov 5, 1996Flash FloodHonolulu County
Sep 7, 1996FloodHonolulu County
Aug 31, 1996FloodHonolulu County
Jun 29, 1996FloodHonolulu County
Jun 13, 1996FloodHonolulu County
Jun 12, 1996LightningHonolulu County
Jun 12, 1996FloodHonolulu County
Jun 12, 1996WaterspoutHonolulu County
Jun 12, 1996Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Jun 10, 1996WaterspoutHonolulu County
Jun 9, 1996FloodHonolulu County
Apr 29, 1996WaterspoutHonolulu County
Mar 25, 1996Funnel CloudHonolulu County
Mar 4, 1996Thunderstorm WindHonolulu County$2,000 reported
  • Mar 4, 1996 Thunderstorm Wind, Honolulu County. $2,000 property damage reported. NOAA record 5572958
Mar 4, 1996Thunderstorm WindHonolulu County
Mar 4, 1996Thunderstorm WindHonolulu County
Mar 4, 1996Thunderstorm WindHonolulu County$10,000 reported
  • Mar 4, 1996 Thunderstorm Wind, Honolulu County. $10,000 property damage reported. NOAA record 5572961
Mar 3, 1996FloodHonolulu County
Mar 3 to 4, 1996FloodHonolulu County
Jan 30, 1996WaterspoutHonolulu County
Jan 30, 1996Thunderstorm WindHonolulu County
Jan 27, 1996Thunderstorm WindHonolulu County$2,000 reported

Two warehouse roofs were damaged at Pearl Harbor.

  • Jan 27, 1996 Thunderstorm Wind, Honolulu County. $2,000 property damage reported. NOAA record 5544289
Jan 25, 1996Flash FloodHonolulu County$800,000 reported

A mesoscale low was detected by the Kauai WSR-88D during the early evening of the 24th just north of Oahu. Velocity and Storm Relative Velocity products indicated cyclonic circulation from 15 to 20 thousand feet. After 0100 HST on the 25th, the low began a slow drift south over Oahu. Heavy rains occurred over windward Oahu as the low moved over the island. Rainfall totals (inches) included: 9.02 at Olomana, 9.00 at Kailua, 7.78 at Maunawili, 6.15 at Kaneohe, 4.48 at Punaluu, and 5.00 at Kahuku. 60 Waimanalo residents were evacuated as flooding and mudslides closed many windward Oahu roads. 15 ...

  • Jan 25, 1996 Flash Flood, Honolulu County. $800,000 property damage reported. NOAA record 5544285
Jan 24, 1996Funnel CloudHonolulu County

How complete is this record

Most compiled tables quietly skip this part. We are printing it, because someone who searches 2025, finds almost nothing, and concludes it was a quiet year has been misled by a table that looked authoritative.

These are storms per year in the index above. They measure what NWS Honolulu wrote up and NOAA published. They do not measure how stormy the year was.

Three things those numbers do not say on their own.

Federal disaster declarations covering Honolulu County

A federal declaration is not your insurance claim, and the two halves of one get mixed up constantly. Individual Assistance is the half that can put money in a homeowner's hands. Public Assistance pays government agencies to repair public infrastructure and does nothing for your roof. Public Assistance alone is by far the more common outcome, which is why a declared disaster so often turns out to mean nothing for the person whose house was damaged.

Every declaration below specifically designated Honolulu County. Source: FEMA's OpenFEMA declarations dataset, read from FEMA's own API.

DeclarationIncidentDatesHelp authorized
DR-4909SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES2026-03-10 to 2026-03-24Individual Assistance and Public Assistance
FM-5609KUNIA ROAD FIRE2025-08-19 to 2025-08-23Public Assistance
DR-4639SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES2021-12-05 to 2021-12-10Public Assistance
EM-3529HURRICANE DOUGLAS2020-07-23 to 2020-07-27Public Assistance
DR-4510COVID-19 PANDEMIC2020-01-20 to 2023-05-11Individual Assistance and Public Assistance
EM-3431COVID-192020-01-20 to 2023-05-11Public Assistance
EM-3404TROPICAL STORM OLIVIA2018-09-09 to 2018-09-13Public Assistance
EM-3399HURRICANE LANE2018-08-22 to 2018-08-29Public Assistance
DR-4365SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES2018-04-13 to 2018-04-16Individual Assistance and Public Assistance
DR-1967TSUNAMI WAVES2011-03-11 to 2011-03-12Public Assistance
DR-1814SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING2008-12-10 to 2008-12-16Individual Assistance and Public Assistance
FM-2720WAIALUA FIRE2007-08-14 to 2007-08-21Public Assistance
DR-1664EARTHQUAKE2006-10-15 to 2007-01-15Public Assistance
DR-1640SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES2006-02-20 to 2006-04-02Individual Assistance and Public Assistance
FM-2577WAIKELE FIRE2005-08-17 to 2005-08-20Public Assistance
FM-2576NANAKULI BRUSH FIRE2005-08-14 to 2005-08-20Public Assistance
DR-1575SEVERE STORMS AND FLASH FLOODING2004-10-30Public Assistance
EM-3122SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING1996-11-05 to 1996-12-09Public Assistance
DR-1147PROLONGED AND HEAVY RAINS, HIGH SURF, FLOODING, LAND/MUD SLIDE1996-11-05 to 1996-12-09Public Assistance
DR-961HURRICANE INIKI1992-09-11Public Assistance
DR-808SEVERE STORMS, MUDSLIDES & FLOODING1987-11-12 to 1988-01-02Public Assistance
DR-671TYPHOON IWA1982-11-27Public Assistance
DR-433HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING1974-05-07Neither

The hurricanes this database does not contain

Search this database for Hurricane Iniki, the September 1992 storm that is still the worst natural disaster in Hawaii's history, and you will find nothing. Search for Hurricane Iwa, November 1982, and you will find nothing. For the whole state of Hawaii, the year 1992 contains zero records.

That sounds like a scandal. It is not, and the reason matters if you are relying on this database for anything.

Hurricane Andrew is missing too. The same 1992 file that has no Iniki has no Andrew either, the storm that flattened south Florida three weeks earlier. Nationwide, that year holds only three kinds of event: hail, thunderstorm wind, and tornado. The Storm Events Database was built from paper publications, and for decades those publications only captured that narrow set. All of the event types you see on this page were only recorded from 1996 onward. It is an era gap in a national database, not an omission about Hawaii.

Two things follow. First, the correct way to say this is that the Storm Events Database has no record of Iniki, and never that NOAA has none. NOAA holds Iniki in other products, including its billion-dollar disasters dataset, which puts the storm at roughly $3.1 billion in 1992 dollars. Second, for anything before 1996 this page is the wrong source, and so is that database. Use the Central Pacific Hurricane Center's storm reports and NOAA's best-track records instead.

The pre-1996 Hawaii holdings in this database, for the record, come to 28 events between 1955 and 1995. Twenty-seven are tornadoes and one is a thunderstorm wind. Three of those tornadoes are Honolulu County in 1982, and none of them is Iwa. They sit outside the index above, which starts at 1996 for that reason. Both storms do appear in the federal declarations table, which is complete back to 1974.

Why the other storm lists come up short here

There are compiled Hawaii storm pages already. We checked them before building this, and the problem with all of them is the same: they were built for the mainland and then pointed at Hawaii.

High surf and coastal flooding

Surf does not damage a roof, so these sit outside the main index. They are here because a coastal Oahu property can absolutely be damaged by surf and the date question is identical. This list covers only the coastal events where the weather service wrote something up or recorded damage, not every high surf advisory.

Dec 4, 2025Storm Surge/TideHonolulu Metro
  • Dec 4, 2025 Storm Surge/Tide, Honolulu Metro. Videos on social media appeared to show several inches to around a foot of water inundating the roads around the Mapunapuna Industrial Area. record
Nov 30, 2025Dust DevilHonolulu County
  • Nov 30, 2025 Dust Devil, Honolulu County. High winds from a dust devil caused tents and merchandise at a swap meet to become airborne. According to news media reports, "One by one, people's tents were starting to come off the frame, and then the frame started to lift up as well so it was very chaotic because people's merchandise was flying everywhere," one witness said, "people's cars were getting smashed, people were getting hit in the head by poles." Emergency Medical Services reportedly treated a twenty eight year old woman for injuries after she was hit in the head by a tent that became airborne. She was reportedly taken to the hospital in serious condition. record
Nov 28 to 30, 2025High SurfOahu North Shore
  • Nov 28, 2025 High Surf, Oahu North Shore. Large breaking waves surged up the beach and deposited debris in private resident's backyards. The waves also caused water to pool on Kamehameha Highway near Rockpiles. record
Aug 19 to 29, 2025WildfireCentral Oahu
  • Aug 19, 2025 Wildfire, Central Oahu. A wildfire broke out near Kunia camp and Kunia Road on August 19 and was found to have been started intentionally by the Honolulu Fire Department. Firefighters fought the fire over the course of several days and by August 25, the fire was considered one hundred percent contained. The fire destroyed nearly six hundred acres of wildland near agricultural areas. record
Aug 9 to 11, 2025High SurfHonolulu Metro, Waianae Coast$510,000 reported
  • Aug 9, 2025 High Surf, Honolulu Metro. $500,000 property damage reported. A seventy five foot passenger vessel called the Atlantis discovery ran aground on shallow reef near Kewalo Basin in Honolulu. This happened after the boat got caught by a set of large waves of ten to fourteen feet. A high surf advisory was in place during that time. record
  • Aug 9, 2025 High Surf, Honolulu Metro. Large surf and higher then normal tides flooded Ala Moana beach park and Magic Island. record
  • Aug 9, 2025 High Surf, Waianae Coast. $10,000 property damage reported. High and choppy surf caused a fifteen foot long boat to capsize off the Kapolei coast. As a result, a sixty six year old man fell overboard and went into cardiac arrest. He was transported by emergency medical services to the emergency room and later pronounced dead. There were two other people on board the vessel at the time of capsizing. record
Jul 6 to 7, 2025WildfireWaianae Coast$1 million reported
  • Jul 6, 2025 Wildfire, Waianae Coast. $1 million property damage reported. According to KITV, Honolulu fire Department received a call at 2:33pm for a wildfire near Paakea road in Maili. A total of twenty nine Honolulu fire Department units along with units from the Federal Fire Department worked to contain the fire. The fire was ninety percent contained at 1:30 on Monday morning, and burnt about ninety five acres. A total of two homes were damaged in the fire as well as an unconfirmed number of other small structures. According to mayor Rick Blangiardi, a ninety four year old woman had died. She was taken in critical conditions by EMS due to smoke inhalation and second-degree burns. record
Apr 4 to 7, 2025High SurfOahu North Shore, Koolau Windward
  • Apr 4, 2025 High Surf, Oahu North Shore. Large surf of 20 to 26 feet created strong currents, beach runup, and hazardous conditions for channels. record
  • Apr 4, 2025 High Surf, Koolau Windward. Large surf of 10 to 15 feet created strong currents, beach runup, and hazardous conditions for channels. record
Mar 23 to 24, 2025High SurfOahu North Shore, Waianae Coast
  • Mar 23, 2025 High Surf, Oahu North Shore. Surf heights up to 26 feet created strong currents, beach run up, and made navigating channels dangerous. record
  • Mar 23, 2025 High Surf, Waianae Coast. Surf heights up to 22 feet created strong currents, beach run up, and made navigating channels dangerous. record
Feb 27 to 28, 2025High SurfOahu North Shore
  • Feb 27, 2025 High Surf, Oahu North Shore. Large breaking waves up to thirty five feet created strong currents, beach runup and dangerous shoreline conditions. record
Dec 18, 2024High SurfOahu North Shore
  • Dec 18, 2024 High Surf, Oahu North Shore. A drowning occurred at Shark's Cove on the North Shore of Oahu as 18 to 20 foot surf rolled in. A High Surf Warning was in effect. record
Nov 29, 2024High SurfOahu North Shore
  • Nov 29, 2024 High Surf, Oahu North Shore. Three men were swept off a ledge by high surf near Shark's Cove. All three men suffered multiple abrasions. record
Nov 11, 2024High SurfOahu North Shore
  • Nov 11, 2024 High Surf, Oahu North Shore. A snorkeler drowned at Three Tables Beach as a result of rising swell and surf. record
Oct 18, 2024WildfireCentral Oahu
  • Oct 18, 2024 Wildfire, Central Oahu. A brush fire broke out on Nui Avenue at around 3:00pm. Officials said that the fire burned around five acres in the Poamoho area. record
Oct 14 to 16, 2024High SurfOahu North Shore
  • Oct 14, 2024 High Surf, Oahu North Shore. Three people were swept into the ocean by a large wave at Keiki Beach. Two of the people were pulled out of the water unconscious and one person was pulled out of the water conscious by Ocean Safety. One person was pronounced dead at the scene by Honolulu Emergency Medical Services and another was taken to the hospital. Another person was taken to the hospital in serious condition. record
Nov 23 to 25, 2023High SurfOahu North Shore, Waianae Coast$20,000 reported
  • Nov 23, 2023 High Surf, Oahu North Shore. $20,000 property damage reported. Surf up to 50 feet brought hazardous conditions to north and west facing shores. Members of the public reported, property damage near rockpiles took out a fence. The, blue wave house at pipeline had its ground floor completely washed out. glass doors blown out. Furniture and carpet throughout has to be discarded. Large breaking waves and current also made recreational and maritime activities dangerous. record
Sep 24, 2023WildfireOahu North Shore
  • Sep 24, 2023 Wildfire, Oahu North Shore. A brush fire near Dillingham airfield burned approximately 30 acres of land. There were no reports of damage or injuries. record
Aug 20, 2023WildfireWaianae Coast
  • Aug 20, 2023 Wildfire, Waianae Coast. A brush fire ignited on the Keawaula side of Kaena Point State Park. The Beach parked remained closed that day as the firefighters worked to put out the blaze. record
Jun 24 to 27, 2023High SurfHonolulu Metro, East Honolulu, Ewa Plain
  • Jun 24, 2023 High Surf, Honolulu Metro. Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet impacted south facing shores of the islands due to a large and powerful south swell. Strong currents and large waves made swimming and other marine activities dangerous. A commercial sailing catamaran encountered large surf while traversing waters near Waikiki and several people sustained injuries as a result. record
  • Jun 24, 2023 High Surf, East Honolulu. Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet impacted south facing shores of the islands due to a large and powerful south swell. Strong currents and large waves made swimming and other marine activities dangerous. record
  • Jun 24, 2023 High Surf, Ewa Plain. Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet impacted south facing shores of the islands due to a large and powerful south swell. Strong currents and large waves made swimming and other marine activities dangerous. record
May 3 to 4, 2023High SurfEast Honolulu, Honolulu Metro, Ewa Plain
  • May 3, 2023 High Surf, East Honolulu. A large south swell made for hazardous ocean conditions with breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities dangerous. record
  • May 3, 2023 High Surf, Honolulu Metro. A large south swell made for hazardous ocean conditions with breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities dangerous. record
  • May 3, 2023 High Surf, Ewa Plain. A large south swell made for hazardous ocean conditions with breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities dangerous. record
Feb 9 to 11, 2023High SurfOlomana, Koolau Windward
  • Feb 9, 2023 High Surf, Olomana. Buoy data showed warning level surf. record
  • Feb 9, 2023 High Surf, Koolau Windward. Buoy data showed warning level surf. record
Jan 22 to 23, 2023High SurfOahu North Shore
  • Jan 22, 2023 High Surf, Oahu North Shore. In addition to the injuries (four injuries were due to people being washed off the rocks at Sharks Cove and two injuries were reported at a surf event), Ocean Safety officials rescued 21 people and took more than 3,000 preventative actions related to the dangerous surf. Sand and debris was washed across Kamehameha Highway at Rockpiles and Laniakea Beach, plus along a portion of the Ke Nui bike path. Waves also inundated the parking lot at Sharks Cover and overtopped a break wall that protects homes and the public access road to Keiki Beach. record
Nov 26 to 27, 2022High SurfEast Honolulu, Koolau Windward
  • Nov 26, 2022 High Surf, East Honolulu. County officials reported that high surf forced that closure of Hanauma Bay. record
  • Nov 26, 2022 High Surf, Koolau Windward. County officials reported that high surf led to flooding of campsites at Kahana Bay Beach Park. record
Oct 1 to 18, 2022DroughtEast Honolulu, Ewa Plain, Waianae Coast
  • Oct 1, 2022 Drought, East Honolulu. Area of D2 improved to D1 by the middle October. record
  • Oct 1, 2022 Drought, Ewa Plain. Area of D2 improved to D1 by the middle October. record
  • Oct 1, 2022 Drought, Waianae Coast. Area of D2 improved to D1 by the middle October. record
Feb 25 to 27, 2022High SurfWaianae Coast, Oahu North Shore$115,000 reported
  • Feb 25, 2022 High Surf, Oahu North Shore. $115,000 property damage reported. A house partially collapsed from beach erosion in the early morning hours of the 28th. Damage amount was estimated based on the assessed value of the structure. record
Jan 21 to 24, 2022High SurfWaianae Coast, Oahu North Shore
    Oct 8 to 11, 2021High SurfEwa Plain, Koolau Windward, Honolulu Metro, Waianae Coast, Olomana, East Honolulu
      Jul 26 to 27, 2020High SurfOlomana, Oahu Koolau
      • Jul 26, 2020 High Surf, Oahu Koolau. Debris from high surf closed Kamehameha Highway near Kaaawa in windward Oahu for a time on the afternoon of the 26th. record
      Aug 24 to 25, 2018WildfireWaianae Coast
        Jun 4 to 6, 2018High SurfOahu South Shore, Waianae Coast
          Dec 5 to 7, 2015High SurfWaianae Coast, Oahu North Shore, Oahu Koolau
            Oct 27 to 31, 2015High SurfWaianae Coast, Oahu North Shore, Oahu Koolau
              Aug 1 to 6, 2015WildfireCentral Oahu
                Jul 25 to 28, 2015High SurfWaianae Coast, Oahu South Shore
                  Oct 9 to 11, 2014High SurfWaianae Coast, Oahu Koolau, Oahu North Shore
                    Dec 19 to 22, 2013High SurfOahu Koolau, Oahu North Shore
                      Nov 13 to 15, 2013High SurfOlomana, Oahu North Shore, Oahu Koolau
                        Oct 20 to 21, 2013High SurfOahu Koolau, Oahu North Shore
                          Jun 4 to 6, 2013High SurfOahu South Shore, Waianae Coast
                            Dec 24 to 26, 2012High SurfWaianae Coast, Oahu Koolau, Oahu North Shore
                              Nov 4 to 7, 2012High SurfOahu North Shore, Oahu South Shore, Oahu Koolau, Olomana
                                Dec 6 to 10, 2009High SurfOlomana, Waianae Coast, Oahu North Shore, Oahu Koolau
                                  Jul 12 to 13, 2006WildfireWaianae Coast
                                  • Jul 12, 2006 Wildfire, Waianae Coast. A wild fire scorched 1000 acres of brush about 2.5 miles southeast of Kaena Point on the island of Oahu. The blaze had threatened an AT&T building and an Air Force satellite tracking station, but firefighters were able to contain the fire before any damage could occur. No serious injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was under investigation. record
                                  Sep 14 to 17, 2005High SurfWaianae Coast, Oahu South Shore
                                    Jun 10 to 11, 2005High SurfOahu Koolau, Oahu South Shore, Olomana, Waianae Coast
                                      Dec 16 to 18, 2004High SurfOahu Koolau, Oahu North Shore, Waianae Coast
                                        Jul 16 to 17, 2004High SurfOahu
                                          Feb 27 to 29, 2004High SurfOahu
                                            Feb 19 to 23, 2004High SurfOahu
                                              Jun 17 to 19, 2003High SurfOahu
                                                Jun 12 to 14, 2002High SurfOahu
                                                  Nov 8 to 9, 2001High SurfOahu
                                                    Jan 4, 2001High SurfHonolulu County
                                                      Aug 3 to 6, 2000WildfireHonolulu County
                                                        Jul 26, 2000WildfireHonolulu County$230,000 reported
                                                        • Jul 26, 2000 Wildfire, Honolulu County. $230,000 property damage reported. record
                                                        Feb 25 to 26, 1999High SurfOahu
                                                          Jan 1 to 3, 1999High SurfOahu
                                                            Dec 27 to 30, 1998High SurfOahu
                                                              Dec 22, 1998High SurfOahu
                                                                Nov 8 to 13, 1998High SurfOahu
                                                                  Oct 24 to 25, 1998High SurfOahu
                                                                    Jan 23 to 31, 1998High SurfOahu$20,000 reported
                                                                    • Jan 23, 1998 High Surf, Oahu. $20,000 property damage reported. record
                                                                    Dec 21 to 23, 1997High SurfOahu
                                                                      Feb 12 to 15, 1997High SurfOahu

                                                                        Where these records come from

                                                                        Every row was generated by script from the sources below, then checked. A wrong date in a table that someone hands to an insurer is worse than no table at all.

                                                                        Records on this page were retrieved from NOAA on August 12, 2026. NOAA revises this database over time, so the linked official record is always the version that counts.

                                                                        About this page

                                                                        This is an index of public weather records. The data comes from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database, a public record of the United States government, and every row links to the official record so you can read the source yourself.

                                                                        We are not NOAA and not the National Weather Service, we are not affiliated with them, and nothing here is endorsed by them. NOAA's own notice on this data says the National Weather Service does not guarantee its accuracy, because much of it comes from media, law enforcement, other agencies, private companies and members of the public, and it may not have been verified. Damage figures are broad estimates. Treat this table as a place to start, not as the last word.

                                                                        This is not claim advice and it is not legal advice. Oahu Roof Support is not a licensed public adjuster and not a law firm. We do not represent homeowners against their insurance company, we do not negotiate claims, we do not decide what your date of loss is, and we cannot tell you what your policy covers. Your policy, your insurer, and the adjuster assigned to your claim decide those things. If you want someone to represent you on the claim itself, that role belongs to a licensed Hawaii public adjuster or an attorney, not to us.

                                                                        Here is what we actually do. Art inspects the roof, photographs and documents what he finds, and puts it in writing. That documentation goes to you and you decide who else sees it. If repairs are needed, we coordinate a licensed contractor partner who does the work. We are not a licensed roofing contractor and we do not employ installation crews.

                                                                        Two honest cautions. Go with the date that matches what actually happened at your house, not the one that looks most convenient. And if your storm is not in this table, that does not mean nothing happened, because this database does not catch everything.

                                                                        The date is the easy part

                                                                        Finding the date takes a minute. Showing what the storm did to your roof is the part that decides anything, and that is the part we do. Art gets on the roof, documents what is there, and puts it in a form you can use. If the work goes ahead, we coordinate a licensed contractor partner to do the installation.

                                                                        Questions about something you found on this page, or a roof you are worried about? Call or text 808-766-8023.

                                                                        The Oahu Storm Date Index: Every Recorded Storm Since 1996
                                                                        Every wind and rain event the National Weather Service recorded on Oahu since 1996, in one searchable index, with the official NOAA record linked on every line. 612 storms, 1104 records, plus every federal disaster declaration covering Honolulu County.
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