Honolulu County, Hawaii
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
20
Tornado reports
7
Hail reports
229
Floods since 1996
946
All events
0
Deaths
$1.1B
Property damage
Tornado paths in Honolulu County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 19 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
At approximately 800 pm HST, a mesoscale convective system was observed moving over the Kauai Channel towards Oahu. At around 900 pm HST, this mesoscale convective system moved over the west side of Oahu, then the Northern half of Oahu, and began to deliver large amounts of heavy…
Heavy rain fell over the Koolau mountain range in the middle to later half of the morning, then a thunderstorm developed and anchored itself over the mountains. This thunderstorm then produced a large amount of rain in a short time frame, quickly overwhelming Manoa Stream and sen…
Heavy rain began falling over the Koolau mountain range early in the morning and became anchored through most of the day. Widespread flooding occurred over much of the Koolau Mountains and eastern areas of Oahu. The following event summary includes a list of impacts that the floo…
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…
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.
Lightning Lightning
A strong thunderstorm brought frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes across Oahu. Some of the lightning struck utility poles which led to power outages for about 35000 customers. The outage areas included, but were not limited to, Makaha, Aiea, Ewa, Kapolei, Makakilo, Mililan…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall associated with thunderstorms developed over Oahu. This led to flash flooding and multiple roads were closed. Water flooded a residence in Royal Kunia. Flooding was reported on Farrington Highway in Waipahu, Kamehameha Highway near the Waikane Stream, and Waiahole …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rainfall led to multiple flooding impacts across the northern half of Oahu. Police reported to emergency management that Ke Nui Road just west of Ehukai Beach Park was impassable due to flooding. Wilikina Dr was closed at Kaukonahua Rd due to flooding. Large boulders on Kam…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain moved over southern Oahu in Honolulu and east Honolulu from the south. Flooding was reported on Queen Street and Kapiolani Boulevard. Landslides were reported on Diamond Head Road, the Punchbowl ramp onto the H1 west bound, and the Pali Highway ramp onto the H1 east bo…
Lightning Lightning
A lightning strike destroyed a transmission pole in the Campbell Industrial area at about 2 am.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Due to the persistent heavy rain that fell over Oahu, widespread flooding over the east side of Oahu was observed on March 12 through March 13. Kapaa Quary Rd was closed on March 12. The next day a landslide was reported at Kapaa Quarry Rd and Kalanianaole Highway. Additionally o…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Persistent heavy rain fell across the island of Oahu. Water flooded a residence in Waialua and over a foot of water was reported on Farrington Highway. Flooding was also reported at Waialua High and Intermediate School, and Komo St and Waialua Beach Rd, Waialua.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were flood waters inundating a residence in Wahiawa.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain over the west side of Oahu led to widespread flooding and road closures across Waianae and Nanakuli. These roads included Puhawai Rd between Lualualei Homestead Road and Halona Roads. Also Halona Road and Hakimo Road had flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A Moanalua Gardens employee reported the Moanalua stream overflowed its banks and flooded the Moanalua Gardens parking lot and field with debris.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Flood Flood
Kapaa Quarry Rd was closed due to flooding.
Honolulu Firefighters rescued two people from Kaimuki Stream at around seven o clock a.m.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Kalakaua Ave was closed between Seaside and Dukes Lane due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Minor flooding was reported at the intersection of Kamehamaha Hwy and Lanakuhana Ave.
Flood Flood
Kamakee St and Queen St behind Whole Foods were closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Kapaa Quarry Rd was closed from Mokapu Saddle Rd to Mokapu Quarry Rd due to flooding.
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported on Kaneohe Bay Drive after the pier. Water, rocks, and debris were reported on the road.
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.
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.
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.
Flood Flood
Auloa Road was closed from Castle Junction to Maunawili due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fast water was flowing over rock walls and over streets.
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Two people and one dog were reportedly swept into a storm drain and were later rescued.
Flood Flood
Ahua Street was shut down from Kilihau Street to Awaawaloa Street due to flooding.
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.
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.
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 …
Flood Flood
Flood water flowed over Kamehameha Highway and Waikane Valley Road near Waikane Stream. Police closed Kamehameha Hwy in both directions.
Flood Flood
Oahu emergency management reported the School Street onramp to H1 Freeway was closed due to water over the roadway.
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…
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.
Flood Flood
Officials reported that the Pearl City Peninsula Compound main gate and Victor Wharf Access Road were closed due to flooding.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported shingles blown off roof with sustained winds over 35 kts.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported Lulani street closed in both directions due to downed power pole and wires.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 41 | 0 |
| 2020 | 44 | 0 |
| 2019 | 35 | 0 |
| 2018 | 58 | 0 |
| 2017 | 33 | 0 |
| 2016 | 29 | 0 |
| 2015 | 55 | 1 |
| 2014 | 49 | 0 |
| 2013 | 53 | 0 |
| 2012 | 28 | 1 |
| 2011 | 51 | 0 |
| 2010 | 24 | 0 |
| 2009 | 32 | 1 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 43 | 0 |
| 2005 | 35 | 1 |
| 2004 | 41 | 2 |
| 2003 | 34 | 1 |
| 2002 | 32 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 28 | 0 |
| 1996 | 31 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 3 |
| 1971 | 2 | 2 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 2 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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