Big Island East storm history

County Emergency Management reported high surf that deposited debris on Bayfront Highway. This led to partial road closures, and the Coconut Island parking lot was closed due to ocean water inundation. Hilo Bay beaches were also closed due to ocean inundation from the high surf.

Poor range conditions were reported across the Big Island, with supplemental feeding required and persistent water shortages, especially in Hamakua and Kau Districts. Ranchers were reportedly weaning cattle early and destocking cows due to lack of available pasture feed, as well …

A 4.9 foot tsunami generated from an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia flooded the SCP Hilo Hotel. Water inundated the Hotel's lower levels, including the parking area, driveway, and approximately ten rooms. Guests were evacuated beforehand to shelters.

Kaloli Dr and Huina Rd were closed due to downed trees.

Large swell from Hurricane Hone generated fourteen to eighteen foot surf for east facing shores of the Big Island and Maui.

Bayfront Dr. in downtown Hilo was closed due to coastal flooding.

Bayfront Highway in Hilo was closed due to high surf and debris on the roadway.

The volcanic eruption of Kilauea released gasses into the air which decreased the air quality as well as the visibility. These gases, known in Hawaii as vog, were reported at various times throughout the eruption on portions of the Big Island. The lava from this eruption flowed m…

Buoy data showed warning level surf.

High surf and coastal flooding lifted boulders and other debris onto several roads in downtown Hilo, including Bayfront Highway and Kamehameha Avenue, forcing their closure. Also, several beaches around Hilo Bay were closed through the end of the month.

Drought monitor showed severe drought conditions lingered through November.