US: Thousands Evacuated in Oahu as Another Kona Low Triggers Catastrophic Flooding

Thousands of residents near a dam in the northern part of Oahu were ordered to evacuate on Friday, March 20, as another Kona Low storm triggered catastrophic flooding in the area, with officials warning that the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam was at risk of imminent failure.

US: Hawaii Braces for Another ‘Kona’ Storm Just Days After Historic Storm

Just four days after a powerful 'Kona' storm swept through Hawaii with flooding rains and winds exceeding 100 mph, a second Kona low arrived on Thursday, March 19, threatening renewed flooding across the already saturated islands. The new system was forecast to be weaker than the previous storm, but officials warned that the saturated ground significantly increased the risk of flash flooding and landslides.

US: Powerful Kona Storm Batters Hawaii With Record Rainfall and Hurricane-Force Winds

A powerful Kona Low battered Hawaii with heavy rain and hurricane-force winds, causing widespread flooding, landslides, road closures, and power outages. The storm brought record-breaking rainfall to the state from March 10–15, with Maui seeing up to 46 inches of precipitation. Residents described it as the worst storm they had ever seen, enduring roughly 72 hours without power, leaking roofs, and flooded streets. Oahu also recorded over 19 inches of rainfall in multiple locations.

US: Record Kona Storm Triggers Flooding and Power Outages in Hawaii

A slow-moving kona low brought record-breaking rainfall to Hawaii from March 10–15, with Maui seeing up to 46 inches of precipitation. Residents described it as the worst storm they had ever seen, enduring roughly 72 hours without power, leaking roofs, and flooded streets. Oahu also recorded over 19 inches of rainfall in multiple locations.

US: Powerful ‘Kona’ Storm Batters Hawaii, Triggering State of Emergency

A powerful 'Kona' storm battered the Hawaiian Islands, bringing dangerous flooding and wind gusts over 100 mph, under a statewide State of Emergency declared by Governor Josh Green. Widespread power outages were reported across the islands on Saturday, March 14, with Oahu remaining under a flood watch throughout the day.

US: Roof Blown Off By Winter Storm In Kaneohe, Hawaii

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages. This video shows a roof being blown off in Kaneohe, Hawaii.

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A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

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A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

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A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

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A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.