Strong Wind in Hawaii

Events

207

Deaths

4

Injuries

34

Damage

$1.4 million

• Strong Wind in Hawaii, December 18, 20051 death · 1 injured · 1 eventA 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.
• 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.
• Strong Wind in Hawaii, February 26 to 28, 20091 death · $5,000 · 2 eventsA 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.
• Strong Wind in Hawaii, November 15, 20021 death · 1 eventWinds gusting to 40 mph, associated with a shear line moving through the isle of Kauai, were strong enough to snap off the top of a coconut tree on the Wailua Golf Course in Lihue. A worker standing under the tree was struck by the falling debris and fatally injured.
• 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.
• Flash Flooding and High Surf in Hawaii, December 10 to 13, 2011$215,000 · 25 eventsUpper air instability caused strong winds over portions of the Big Island and Maui, and induced showers and thunderstorms from the Big Island to Oahu.
• Heavy Rain and Strong Wind in Hawaii, March 3 to 6, 2011$350,000 · 11 eventsA cold front moving from the northwest brought periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms to the island chain from Kauai to Maui.
• Strong Wind and Heavy Rain in Hawaii, February 5 to 6, 2017$120,000 · 6 eventsA 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.
• 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 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.
• Strong Wind in Hawaii, March 16 to 17, 20116 injured · 2 eventsGusty trade winds toppled power lines and trees, and tore off portions of buildings in and around Honolulu on the island of Oahu. Costs of damages were not available. Six individuals were injured by falling objects.
• 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.
• Strong Wind in Hawaii, February 13, 2017$60,000 · 1 eventStrong 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.
• Flash Flooding and Debris Flow in Hawaii, September 11 to 13, 2018$18,000 · 24 eventsAs Tropical Storm Olivia approached the islands from the east-northeast and then made a double landfall in Maui County on September 12th, it brought gusty winds and heavy precipitation. Most of its effects were concentrated over Maui, Molokai, and Oahu.
• Strong Wind in Hawaii, January 28 to 30, 20191 injured · $32,000 · 3 eventsA 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.
• Strong Wind in Hawaii, October 27, 20104 injured · 1 eventGusty trade winds in leeward Kohala on the Big Island of Hawaii flipped over lounge chairs, cabanas, and a lifeguard tower. Four people were also injured, none seriously. The costs of the property damages, if any, were not available.
• 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.
• Flash Flooding and Heavy Rain in Hawaii, February 10 to 12, 20173 injured · 6 eventsA front moving through the state produced heavy rain and thunderstorms, flash flooding, and gusty winds. Downed power lines and trees, and ponding on roadways were almost commonplace occurrences with the system. However, there were no reports of serious injuries.
• Strong Wind in Hawaii, December 20 to 21, 2019$28,000 · 6 eventsWith 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.
• Strong Wind in Hawaii, January 17 to 18, 2018$30,000 · 4 eventsAs high pressure built north of the islands, trade winds strengthened and caused power outages with downed lines and trees. No significant injuries were reported.
• Flash Flooding and Heavy Rain in Hawaii, November 16 to 20, 20191 injured · $2,000 · 14 eventsWith 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.
• Flash Flooding and Damaging Wind in Hawaii, October 22 to 25, 20171 injured · $6,000 · 52 kt wind · 13 eventsA 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.
• Strong Wind in Hawaii, March 25, 2020$23,000 · 2 eventsPower lines and poles, and several trees, were felled by blustery trade winds on the Big Island and Oahu. No serious injuries were reported, however.
• Heavy Rain and Strong Wind in Hawaii, March 1, 20212 injured · $1,000 · 2 eventsGusty trade winds helped keep showers moving as an upper trough induced downpours from the Big Island to Oahu. The precipitation caused ponding on roadways, and small stream and drainage ditch flooding. This is a continuation of an episode from the end of February.

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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.