Funnel Cloud in Hawaii

Events

64

Deaths

0

Injuries

0

Damage

None recorded

• Flash Flood and Heavy Rain in Hawaii, March 27 to 31, 2020$31 million · 11 eventsA disturbance aloft moved toward the islands and brought a bout of heavy showers and thunderstorms, especially over the western portion of the Aloha State.
• Flash Flood and Lightning Strike in Hawaii, May 1 to 3, 2011$50,000 · 14 eventsAn 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.
• Heavy Rain in Hawaii, October 10 to 15, 201319 eventsAn upper low moving over the Aloha State generated heavy showers and thunderstorms, and the occasional funnel cloud and waterspout. There was even small hail reported in central Oahu.
• Heavy Rain in Hawaii, May 24 to 29, 201616 eventsWith a light-wind regime in place and an upper trough over the area, heavy showers became widespread over the Aloha State. The rainfall generated ponding on roadways, and small stream and drainage ditch flooding. There were no reports of significant injuries or property damage.
• Heavy Rain in Hawaii, March 14 to 16, 200712 eventsA surface front and upper trough in the area generated funnel clouds, heavy showers, and isolated thunderstorms. The funnel clouds dissipated without incident. There were no reports of serious injuries or property damage with the heavy precipitation and thunderstorms.
• Heavy Rain in Hawaii, October 15 to 18, 20137 eventsAn upper trough, after the effects of an upper low, continued to bring instability to the island chain. The trough generated showers and isolated thunderstorms, and a funnel cloud over the southwest section of Oahu.
• Flash Flood and Heavy Rain in Hawaii, May 11 to 14, 20116 eventsA surface trough west of the Garden Isle of Kauai caused inclement weather across Kauai and Oahu, triggering showers and thunderstorms. No serious injuries were reported. Costs of damages were not available.
• Heavy Rain in Hawaii, October 8 to 10, 20064 eventsTrade wind showers, combined with upper level instability, produced small stream and drainage ditch flooding, and ponding of roadways on the island of Oahu. The conditions were also conducive to the development of funnel clouds.
• Flash Flood and Heavy Rain in Hawaii, February 19 to 23, 20194 eventsWith a surface low remaining north and northeast of the state, and a surface trough to the east; heavy downpours occurred in parts of Maui and the Big Island as deep tropical moisture made its way northward.
• Heavy Rain in Hawaii, September 14 to 16, 20214 eventsAs a surface trough passed north of the islands, it triggered heavy showers over portions of the state. The downpours produced ponding on roadways, and small stream and drainage ditch flooding. There were no reports of significant property damage or injuries.
• Funnel Cloud in Hawaii, January 24, 19961 eventFunnel cloud observed above village of Volcano.
• Funnel Cloud in Hawaii, January 27, 19961 eventFunnel cloud southeast of Hilo Airport.
• Funnel Cloud in Hawaii, January 24, 19961 eventFunnel cloud south of Diamond Head observed by weather spotter.
• Funnel Cloud in Hawaii, January 24, 19961 eventFunnel cloud over southeast Molokai.
• Funnel Cloud in Hawaii, June 12, 19961 eventA funnel cloud was observed in the vicinity of Kailua-Kona.
• Funnel Cloud in Hawaii, June 12, 19961 eventA funnel cloud was observed over Pearl City.
• Funnel Cloud in Hawaii, November 7, 19961 eventA funnel cloud associated with a northeast to southwest oriented line of thunderstorms just offshore from Poipu was reported by a Skywarn weather spotter.
• Funnel Cloud in Hawaii, March 25, 19961 eventFunnel cloud reported over Fern Street at Kalakaua Avenue by a Skywarn spotter. Winds were estimated at 50 mph in the vicinity of the funnel and ripped roofing paper from one house, and tore several pieces of fiberglass roofing material from a nearby business.
• Funnel Cloud in Hawaii, August 17, 19971 eventA funnel cloud was sighted by police in the vicinity of Kilauea Lighthouse.
• Funnel Cloud in Hawaii, August 13, 19971 eventA funnel cloud was observed from the Lanai City Airport. The funnel cloud was initially stationary, then moved slowly toward the southeast before dissipating.
• Funnel Cloud in Hawaii, August 15, 19971 eventA nearly stationary funnel cloud was observed from Makakilo.
• Funnel Cloud in Hawaii, August 13, 19971 eventA nearly stationary funnel cloud was observed from Nanakuli.
• Funnel Cloud in Hawaii, May 13, 19971 eventTwo funnel clouds were spotted in the vicinity of Waikoloa Village.
• Funnel Cloud in Hawaii, May 25, 19971 eventStationary funnel cloud reported over Mililani.
• Funnel Cloud in Hawaii, June 18, 19971 eventA funnel cloud was sighted in the vicinity of the Molokai Airport.

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.