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Waterspout April 20, 2002 · Channels Between the Islands, Hawaii Waters

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

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An airplane pilot spotted a waterspout approximately 1 mile east of Koko Head, in the Kaiwi Channel just off Oahu. However, there were no reports that the waterspout caused any injuries or property damage.

Began near Makapuu Point (21.2333, -157.7333).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5290702. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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