High Wind — Kauai Mountains, Hawaii

2007-12-04 to 2007-12-05 · Kauai Mountains, Hawaii

Event narrative

Wind gusts estimated at 50 knots downed several large trees in Kokee State Park. The trees fell on transmission lines causing power outages.

Wider weather episode

A powerful winter storm brought heavy rains, thunderstorms, high winds, and blizzard conditions to Hawaii in the early part of December. A strong low pressure system northwest of Kauai, along with a cold front moving through the islands, caused significant damage across the state. One fatality can be attributed to the storm, and two known injuries. Trees were toppled, along with power poles and lines. Flash flooding damaged homes, and the inclement weather snarled traffic. The state estimates total damages to be about $5 million.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 68638. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.