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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Hawaii

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in Hawaii from March 19, 1955 through April 23, 2015, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 55401 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
26
Tornado Reports
42
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hawaii · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 23, 2015

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Hawaii

20 reports
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0.75″ hail
Dec 29, 2013
10:42 PM HST-10
Hail report for Hawaii
Hawaii County · 69,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A member of the public reported 3/4 inch hail in Hawaiian Beaches.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Hawaiian Beaches, HI
0.75″ hail
Dec 29, 2013
10:15 PM HST-10
Hail report for Hawaii
Hawaii County · 69,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A member of the pubic reported 3/4 inch hail in Waiakea Uka.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.89 SSW Hilo, HI
2.00″ hail
Mar 9, 2012
6:16 AM HST-10
Hail report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A resident of Kailua reported 2-inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .64 E Kailua, HI
4.25″ hail
Mar 9, 2012
6:05 AM HST-10
Hail report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A hail stone saved by a resident near Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Oahu measured 4 1/4 inches on the long axis, was 2 1/4 inches wide, and 2 inches tall.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Kaneohe Station, HI
1.75″ hail
Mar 9, 2012
5:55 AM HST-10
Hail report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail about 1.75 inches in size observed by a resident near Aikahi Park in Kailua on Oahu.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.67 S Kaneohe Station, HI
2.00″ hail
Mar 9, 2012
5:50 AM HST-10
Hail report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Individual reported hail of between 1.5 to 2 inches in size in Kaneohe on Oahu.
NWS Hail Report Location: .94 SE Kaneohe, HI
1.00″ hail
Mar 9, 2012
5:45 AM HST-10
Hail report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was observed at Kaneohe Marine Base Hawaii.
NWS Hail Report Location: .58 WSW Kaneohe Station, HI
1.75″ hail
Mar 9, 2012
2:00 AM HST-10
Hail report for Hawaii
Maui County · 42,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported golf ball size hail in conjunction with strong winds in Hana on Maui.
NWS Hail Report Location: .65 W Hana, HI
0.75″ hail
Mar 9, 2012
1:40 AM HST-10
Hail report for Hawaii
Kauai County · 21,050 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail broke a jalousie window in a house along Kawaihau Road in Kapaa on Kauai.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.37 NW Kapaa, HI
1.00″ hail
Mar 8, 2012
5:25 PM HST-10
Hail report for Hawaii
Hawaii County · 69,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A resident on the Big Island of Hawaii reported hail near 1 in size along Mana Road in Kamuela.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.06 E Kamuela, HI
1.50″ hail
Mar 6, 2012
9:27 AM HST-10
Hail report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell from Kahala to Waimanalo on Oahu. Largest hail stones, based on photos, were about 1.5 inches on the long axis.
NWS Hail Report Location: .36 W Kahala, HI
0.75″ hail
Dec 20, 2009
6:58 AM HST-10
Hail report for Hawaii
Maui County · 42,834 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter on Maui near Kahului notified the NWS office in Honolulu that large hailstones had fallen in the area. Some stones were about 0.75 of an inch in diameter. He reported no serious property damage or injuries.
NWS Hail Report Location: .65 E Puunene, HI
0.75″ hail
Jan 29, 2008
11:00 AM HST-10
Hail report for Hawaii
Hawaii County · 69,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An airline pilot reported a hail stone of 0.75 of an inch about 1130 Hawaii Standard Time on the 29th around 5 miles north of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.83 N Kailua Kona, HI
0.90″ hail
Mar 24, 2006
4:25 PM HST
Hail report for Hawaii
Hawaii County · 69,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Mountain View, HI
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2006
9:35 AM HST
Hail report for Hawaii
Hawaii County · 69,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kealakekua, HI
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in Hawaii

26 reports
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46 mph
Dec 30, 2013
5:00 PM HST-10
Wind report for Hawaii
Hawaii County · 69,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire officials reported a gust of wind damaged a roof on a home on Hoopuni Street in Hilo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.8 SW Hilo, HI
60 mph
Dec 15, 2013
5:40 AM HST-10
Wind report for Hawaii
Kauai County · 21,050 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A power line was felled near Barking Sands Pacific Missile Range Facility. The exact time of the event was uncertain.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.84 SSW Mana, HI
58 mph
Dec 1, 2013
8:00 AM HST-10
Wind report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A strong wind gust brought down several large branches of a banyan tree along South Beretania Street in Honolulu near Punahou Street. The branches closed three lanes of the street for a time as crews cleaned up the debris.
NWS Wind Report Location: .35 WSW Moilili, HI
58 mph
Dec 1, 2013
4:55 AM HST-10
Wind report for Hawaii
Kauai County · 21,050 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Partial road closure due to a downed tree blocking the west bound lane of Kaumualii Highway near the Maluhia junction.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.74 NNE Omao, HI
49 mph
Mar 9, 2012
2:00 AM HST-10
Wind report for Hawaii
Maui County · 42,834 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds destroyed a portion of the roof on the Hana Hotel on Maui.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.15 SSW Hana, HI
58 mph
Dec 9, 2010
6:35 PM HST-10
Wind report for Hawaii
Kauai County · 21,050 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was toppled by thunderstorm winds. The tree then fell on a boat and a shed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Kapaa, HI
58 mph
Dec 20, 2009
6:47 AM HST-10
Wind report for Hawaii
Maui County · 42,834 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm at the Kahului Airport on Maui generated a wind gust of over 50 knots. There were no reports of significant property damage or injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: .4 NE Kanaha Bp, HI
58 mph
Dec 13, 2008
1:05 PM HST-10
Wind report for Hawaii
Kauai County · 21,050 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gusty winds from a thunderstorm downed trees along Awawa Road in Hanapepe Valley on the island of Kauai.
NWS Wind Report Location: .35 WSW Eleele, HI
58 mph
Mar 27, 2006
10:00 AM HST
Wind report for Hawaii
Maui County · 42,834 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A thunderstorm toppled trees in Wailea and Kula, and downed power lines in Kahului, on the island of Maui. An emergency manager estimated wind gusts to at least 50 knots with the storm. There were no serious injuries; damage estimates were not available.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wailea, HI
63 mph
Jan 8, 2005
11:30 PM HST
Wind report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Haleiwa, HI
75 mph
Jan 8, 2005
9:00 PM HST
Wind report for Hawaii
Kauai County · 21,050 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Kalaheo, HI
90 mph
Feb 27, 2004
11:30 PM HST
Wind report for Hawaii
Hawaii County · 69,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Milolii, HI
58 mph
Feb 27, 2004
4:50 PM HST
Wind report for Hawaii
Maui County · 42,834 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lahaina, HI
60 mph
Jan 22, 2004
11:58 PM HST
Wind report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Central Portion, HI
58 mph
Jan 24, 2003
12:00 PM HST
Wind report for Hawaii
Kauai County · 21,050 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Koloa, HI
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in Hawaii

30 reports
EF0 category
Apr 23, 2015
2:56 PM HST-10
Tornado report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado formed in leeward Oahu and dissipated without incident.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.93 W Ewa Beach, HI
EF0 category
Mar 9, 2012
7:10 AM HST-10
Tornado report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service Honolulu Damage Survey team confirmed a waterspout moved ashore as an EF0 tornado in Lanikai and tracked southwest, impacting portions of the Enchanted Lakes subdivision in Kailua on Oahu. Several roofs were damaged or destroyed, trees were downed, road signs were mangled, and power lines were snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.29 ESE Kailua, HI
EF0 category
Feb 11, 2011
2:15 PM HST-10
Tornado report for Hawaii
Maui County · 42,834 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A funnel cloud briefly touched down near Kihei on the island of Maui. Police officers reported no property damage or injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .2 NE I Kihei, HI
EF0 category
Feb 11, 2009
1:05 PM HST-10
Tornado report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down near the Kapolei Golf Course, and damaged a golf cart and roof. One man in his 30's, an employee of the course, was injured while he was helping another person escape the strong winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.71 NE Barbers Pt Housing, HI
EF0 category
Dec 13, 2008
12:50 PM HST-10
Tornado report for Hawaii
Kauai County · 21,050 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A waterspout made landfall at Makaweli near Pakala on the island of Kauai. Circular crop damage occurred in a nearby sugarcane field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .73 SW Pakala Village, HI
EF0 category
Sep 23, 2008
2:27 PM HST-10
Tornado report for Hawaii
Maui County · 42,834 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Local police and an Army helicopter pilot reported a small tornado had touched down in a field northeast of the Lanai Airport. The tornado dissipated without incident.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .95 NE Lanai Airport, HI
F0 category
Mar 25, 2006
4:50 PM HST
Tornado report for Hawaii
Maui County · 42,834 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was spotted west of Haiku on the island of Maui. The funnel was on the ground for only a short time and lifted without causing any significant damage or injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Haiku, HI
F0 category
Mar 23, 2006
9:35 PM HST
Tornado report for Hawaii
Maui County · 42,834 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kaumalapau Harbor, HI
F0 category
Dec 4, 2005
3:56 PM HST
Tornado report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Aiea, HI
F0 category
Jan 8, 2005
8:50 PM HST
Tornado report for Hawaii
Kauai County · 21,050 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Waimea, HI
F0 category
Feb 27, 2004
11:30 PM HST
Tornado report for Hawaii
Hawaii County · 69,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in the Kau District on the Big Island of Hawaii. The twister mainly impacted Namakani Paio campground west of the town of Volcano and downed many trees in the area, especially cypress. Some homes in the area were damaged by the falling trees, and some power lines were snapped or downed. Cost of damages was not available. There were no reports of serious injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Pahala, HI
F0 category
Feb 7, 2004
4:40 PM HST
Tornado report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Aiea, HI
F0 category
Jan 25, 2004
1:45 PM HST
Tornado report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Waipahu, HI
F0 category
Jun 7, 2003
3:01 PM HST
Tornado report for Hawaii
Honolulu County · 169,705 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Mililani Town, HI
F0 category
Mar 24, 2002
2:55 PM HST
Tornado report for Hawaii
Kauai County · 21,050 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Anahola, HI
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · State

Hawaii area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,445,635
Households488,991
Housing units564,905
Income
Median household income$98,317
$100k+ households44.5%
$150k+ households20.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached303,073
Attached single-family50,820
Small multifamily71,143
Large multifamily137,697
Mobile homes1,748
Housing mix
Single-family share53.7%
Attached-home share9%
Multifamily share37.0%
Mobile-home share0.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied305,869
Renter-occupied183,122
Vacant units75,914
Home value & age
Median home value$808,200
Owner homes $300k+91.1%
Owner homes $500k+75.8%
Owner homes $750k+55.4%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars448,789
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96750 3
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Hawaii have on record?

Our records show 20 hail, 26 wind, and 42 tornado reports in Hawaii, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 23, 2015.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hawaii?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Hawaii is 4.25″. It was reported near Kaneohe Station, HI on March 9, 2012.

A storm report showed up near my home in Hawaii — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Hawaii and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Hawaii — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Hawaii address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Hawaii — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Hawaii address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Hawaii — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Hawaii, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Hawaii, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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