Oahu North Shore storm history

A drowning occurred at Shark's Cove on the North Shore of Oahu as 18 to 20 foot surf rolled in. A High Surf Warning was in effect.

A snorkeler drowned at Three Tables Beach as a result of rising swell and surf.

Three people were swept into the ocean by a large wave at Keiki Beach. Two of the people were pulled out of the water unconscious and one person was pulled out of the water conscious by Ocean Safety. One person was pronounced dead at the scene by Honolulu Emergency Medical Servic…

In addition to the injuries (four injuries were due to people being washed off the rocks at Sharks Cove and two injuries were reported at a surf event), Ocean Safety officials rescued 21 people and took more than 3,000 preventative actions related to the dangerous surf. Sand and …

Large breaking waves surged up the beach and deposited debris in private resident's backyards. The waves also caused water to pool on Kamehameha Highway near Rockpiles.

Large surf of 20 to 26 feet created strong currents, beach runup, and hazardous conditions for channels.

Surf heights up to 26 feet created strong currents, beach run up, and made navigating channels dangerous.

Large breaking waves up to thirty five feet created strong currents, beach runup and dangerous shoreline conditions.

Three men were swept off a ledge by high surf near Shark's Cove. All three men suffered multiple abrasions.

Surf up to 50 feet brought hazardous conditions to north and west facing shores. Members of the public reported, property damage near rockpiles took out a fence. The, blue wave house at pipeline had its ground floor completely washed out. glass doors blown out. Furniture and carp…

A brush fire near Dillingham airfield burned approximately 30 acres of land. There were no reports of damage or injuries.

Kamehameha Highway was closed in both directions at Kawailoa Drive due to a downed tree on power lines.

A house partially collapsed from beach erosion in the early morning hours of the 28th. Damage amount was estimated based on the assessed value of the structure.