Drought — Big Island Southeast, Hawaii

2025-05-01 to 2025-05-31 · Big Island Southeast, Hawaii

Event narrative

Below average rainfall has led to continuing extreme drought conditions over the southeast slopes.

Wider weather episode

Below average rainfall led to continuing severe to extreme drought conditions over portions of the Big Island, particularly the upslope and southeast locations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1253853. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.