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Honolulu storm history

Storm events recorded in Honolulu, Hawaii between 1950 and 2025.

918
Total events
20
Tornadoes
7
Hail
205
Floods
0
Deaths
$87.5M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

May 16, 1999 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood6 injuries
March 9, 2021 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flash Flood Flash Flood$2.7M damage
Four feet of water from heavy rain flooded William Henry Road in Kaneohe in windward Oahu. A blocked drain caused the backup of water, inundating some homes in the area. Major flooding problems continued over windward portions of Oahu and the North Shore, especially around Haleiw…
April 13, 2018 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flash Flood Flash Flood$2.2M damage
Traffic stalled in all lanes of Kalanianaole Highway in East Oahu near Niu Valley due to 10-12 inches of standing water on the roadway, and the water was still rising. Moments later, the roadway was closed from Aina Haina to Makapuu due to flooding.
October 30, 2004 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flash Flood Flash Flood$80.0M damage
December 14, 2025 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood
According to Emergency Management and the Fire Department, there was a water evacuation in Kaneohe and Ahuimanu. Additionally, there was several feet of ponded flooding on Kapaa Quarry Road near Mokapu Road.
December 14, 2025 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood
Multiple roads reportedly had several feet of water, due to poor drainage. These roads included Richards Street, H-1 westbound under Radford Drive, and Nimitz Highway near the Likelike Highway. Additionally, there was a water rescue in Kalihi.
November 30, 2025 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Dust Devil Dust Devil1 injury
High winds from a dust devil caused tents and merchandise at a swap meet to become airborne. According to news media reports, 'One by one, people's tents were starting to come off the frame, and then the frame started to lift up as well so it was very chaotic because people's mer…
March 17, 2025 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood
Three vehicles were stranded in knee deep water near Waikane Valley Rd. Additionally, Kamehameha Hwy was closed in both directions near Waikane Valley Bridge.
January 30, 2025 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Two westbound left lanes were closed on Nimitz Highway after River Street due to flooding, with a stalled vehicle also reported in one of the closed lanes.
January 30, 2025 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood
Kapaa Quarry Rd was closed due to flooding.
October 26, 2024 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain2 injuries
Honolulu Firefighters rescued two people from Kaimuki Stream at around seven o clock a.m.
May 18, 2024 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Kalakaua Ave was closed between Seaside and Dukes Lane due to flooding.
May 17, 2024 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Minor flooding was reported at the intersection of Kamehamaha Hwy and Lanakuhana Ave.
May 17, 2024 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood
Kamakee St and Queen St behind Whole Foods were closed due to flooding.
May 16, 2024 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood
Kapaa Quarry Rd was closed from Mokapu Saddle Rd to Mokapu Quarry Rd due to flooding.
May 13, 2024 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flash Flood Flash Flood
According to the Department of Transportation and social media, flooding was reported on Kamehameha Hwy. In addition, the Waiahole region was flooded due to heavy rain.
May 13, 2024 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported on Kaneohe Bay Drive after the pier. Water, rocks, and debris were reported on the road.
May 13, 2024 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flash Flood Flash Flood
According to the Star Advertiser, the H-3 off-ramp onto Kamehameha Highway (Kaneohe) was closed after a dozen vehicles were reportedly stalled on flooded roadway.
May 13, 2024 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Debris Flow Debris Flow
According to the Star Advertiser, the right lane of the Pali Highway after the eastern tunnel exit was closed due to a landslide.
May 13, 2024 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood
Kamehameha Highway was closed in both directions at Waikane Valley Road due to flooding. Also the town-bound portion of Kalanianaole Highway was closed near Kapaa Quarry Road due to a landslide.
May 13, 2024 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood
Auloa Road was closed from Castle Junction to Maunawili due to flooding.
May 12, 2024 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fast water was flowing over rock walls and over streets.
January 8, 2024 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was observed at Makaha Valley Towers. A video of flash flooding was seen through social media. The flow of the flash flooding was moving down Kili Drive.
January 8, 2024 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Two people and one dog were reportedly swept into a storm drain and were later rescued.
January 8, 2024 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood
Ahua Street was shut down from Kilihau Street to Awaawaloa Street due to flooding.
December 21, 2023 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood
A rapid rise in stream and river levels prompted the closure of Kamehameha Highway at Waikane Stream on the Island of Oahu. The road was reportedly impassable due to flooding.
December 20, 2023 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rainfall over the Koolau Mountain Range led to a landslide on the Pali Highway. Honolulu Police Department reported the closure of the town-bound lanes of the Pali Highway due to a landslide.
December 20, 2023 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood1 injury
Seven individuals in a homeless encampment near a bridge near Kapiolani Boulevard were rescued by Honolulu Fire Department after being swept away by rushing storm water. Emergency Medical Services was reported to have said that a woman in her twenties was treated and sent to the …
April 29, 2023 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood
Flood water flowed over Kamehameha Highway and Waikane Valley Road near Waikane Stream. Police closed Kamehameha Hwy in both directions.
April 2, 2023 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood
Oahu emergency management reported the School Street onramp to H1 Freeway was closed due to water over the roadway.
April 2, 2023 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood
A trained spotter reported that the roads near Acacia Rd and Kuala St. along Kamehameha Highway was flooded in Pearl City. 6-12 inches of water was reported on the roadway with vehicles slow to move through. Also, one lane was closed on H1 and Punahou St, due to flooding over the…
March 23, 2023 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Hail Hail
Broadcast media supplied photos of hail, which fell near Nanakuli, that appeared to be slightly larger than a quarter (between 1 and 1 1/4). Time of occurrence was estimated based on radar imagery. Wahiawa also reported pea sized hail (1/4) during this time.
February 20, 2023 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Flood Flood
Officials reported that the Pearl City Peninsula Compound main gate and Victor Wharf Access Road were closed due to flooding.
December 19, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Video surfaced of trees down in the Ka Makana Alii Shopping Center parking lot, after thunderstorms had moved through the area.
December 19, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported shingles blown off roof with sustained winds over 35 kts.
December 18, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported Lulani street closed in both directions due to downed power pole and wires.
October 11, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
September 22, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
September 11, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
September 10, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
September 10, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
August 23, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
August 16, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
August 6, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
August 6, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
April 16, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
March 9, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
January 14, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
January 5, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
January 4, 2022 · Honolulu, Hawaii
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
202560
2024150
202380
2022210
2021410
2020440
2019350
2018580
2017330
2016290
2015551
2014490
2013530
2012281
2011510
2010240
2009321
2008180
2007190
2006430
2005351
2004412
2003341
2002320
2001190
2000160
1999160
199860
1997130
1996310
198911
198611
198511
198311
198233
197122
196511
196322
195711