High Wind in Hawaii

Events

471

Deaths

1

Injuries

8

Damage

$6.7 million

• Flash Flooding and High Wind in Hawaii, March 12 to 15, 20261 injured · $26 million · 69 kt wind · 21 eventsFrom 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.
• Flash Flood and High Wind in Hawaii, January 21 to 22, 20171 death · 73 kt wind · 7 eventsAs a front moved through the isles, high pressure in its wake brought blustery winds that resulted in power outages in many areas, downed trees and power lines, and roof damage to many residences.
• High Wind in Hawaii, January 14, 20041 death · 63 kt wind · 5 eventsA fast-moving cold front brought strong winds to much of the Aloha State on the 14th. A significant number of trees and power lines were blown down, closing roads on Oahu and Kauai for several hours. Media reports indicated that over 100 homes on Oahu suffered roof damage.
• Flash Flood and High Wind in Hawaii, January 21 to 25, 20141 death · 109 kt wind · 4 eventsA cold front moved rapidly through the Aloha State. There were only limited areas of heavy rain as the system moved from west to east across the island chain, though a flash flood did occur in East Maui.
• Tropical Storm and Flash Flood in Hawaii, August 24 to 26, 2024$8.1 million · 8 eventsHurricane Hone, which formed in the Central Pacific, tracked towards the Hawaiian islands and passed by just south of the Big Island.
• High Wind in Hawaii, February 24 to 26, 1997$4.1 million · 90 kt wind · 1 eventWind gusts of 80 to 105 mph were recorded near the summit of Mauna Kea early on the 24th. Maximum winds at WSO Hilo were 48G59 mph.
• High Wind and High Surf in Hawaii, February 7 to 12, 2019$229,000 · 140 kt wind · 46 eventsA powerful storm low moved to a position just north and northeast of Hawaii and wreaked havoc on the islands.
• High Wind in Hawaii, March 3 to 4, 1996$1.1 million · 1 event
• Flash Flooding and High Wind in Hawaii, February 7 to 9, 2026$360,000 · 61 kt wind · 9 eventsA 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.
• High Wind in Hawaii, December 30 to 31, 19964 injured · $90,000 · 52 kt wind · 1 eventSouthwest 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.
• Flash Flood and High Wind in Hawaii, August 7 to 11, 2014$100,000 · 54 kt wind · 16 eventsThe impacts of Tropical Storm Iselle were mainly sustained over the east and southeast portions of the Big Island of Hawaii, in the Puna and Kau Districts.
• Flash Flood and Flooding in Hawaii, January 30 to 31, 2025$140,000 · 6 eventsA 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.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Hawaii, February 16 to 18, 2013$79,000 · 59 kt wind · 13 eventsA 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.
• High Wind in Hawaii, February 2 to 3, 2026$130,000 · 50 kt wind · 2 eventsA 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.
• High Wind in Hawaii, March 3 to 4, 1996$130,000 · 52 kt wind · 1 event
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Hawaii, February 13 to 14, 20151 injured · $35,000 · 52 kt wind · 20 eventsA 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.
• Flash Flooding and Blizzard in Hawaii, December 4 to 7, 20072 injured · 72 kt wind · 33 eventsA powerful winter storm brought heavy rains, thunderstorms, high winds, and blizzard conditions to Hawaii in the early part of December.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Hawaii, February 7, 20122 injured · $26,000 · 70 kt wind · 5 eventsA 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.
• High Wind in Hawaii, April 9 to 11, 1998$50,000 · 52 kt wind · 3 eventsStrong winds buffeted the Hawaiian Islands in the early part of the Easter weekend, especially the islands of Hawaii, Oahu and Maui.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Hawaii, January 28 to 31, 20073 injured · 63 kt wind · 6 eventsA front that was approaching the islands from the west helped generate strong winds, with the most significant events occurring on Oahu. Power outages, flying debris, and downed trees were common in the latter part of the month, especially at the western end of the island chain.
• High Wind in Hawaii, November 16, 2024$25,000 · 1 eventA strong surface high pressure system to the northeast of the Hawaiian Islands caused strong east-northeasterly trade winds to blow across the state.
• High Wind and High Surf in Hawaii, March 14 to 19, 201456 kt wind · 19 eventsWindy conditions, heavy showers, and high surf from a trade wind swell were all part of the panoply of weather that affected the Hawaiian Islands in the middle of March. The strong winds toppled trees and power lines, and blew the roofs off several homes throughout the state.
• Flash Flood and Debris Flow in Hawaii, December 24 to 27, 2019$12,000 · 72 kt wind · 13 eventsA cold front with good upper level support pushed its way through the island chain around the Christmas holiday, bringing periods of heavy precipitation, isolated thunderstorms, and strong to high winds.
• Flash Flooding and Blizzard in Hawaii, December 21 to 26, 201470 kt wind · 16 eventsA front at the surface and its accompanying upper air trough brought heavy downpours and thunderstorms to the islands. Flash flooding conditions developed on Maui, the Big Island of Hawaii, and Kauai as the system slowly made its way through the Aloha State.
• Flash Flooding and Winter Storm in Hawaii, December 3 to 7, 202191 kt wind · 16 eventsA surface front and a deep upper low, known locally as a kona low, produced heavy and sustained showers and thunderstorms as tropical moisture was pulled north over the Aloha State. The downpours also led to instances of flash flooding.

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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.