Hurricane Tracker
Hawai‘i Keeps an Eye on Tropical Storm Miriam
At 5 a.m., the center of Tropical Storm Miriam was located near latitude 14.2 north, longitude 135.4 west, about 1,355 miles ESE of Hilo.
Hawai‘i DOH Offers Post-Flooding Precautions
After Hurricane Lane left, many parts of the island flooded and damaged, the Hawai‘i DOH offers precautions before returning to your home or business.
Some Hilo Park Facilities Closed Due to Hurricane Lane
The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation reports the following facilities will be closed until further notice due to damage caused by Hurricane Lane.
Update on Hawaiian Airlines Travel Waivers for Hurricane Lane
Hawaiian Airlines reports that effective immediately, guests holding tickets for travel on certain Hawaiian Airlines will be permitted the following waivers.
Post-Hurricane Reminder on Disposing Debris
Department of Environmental Management’s Solid Waste Division would like to remind all island residents of the available options for disposing of rubbish and debris.
Flash Flood Watch for All Islands
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Kaho‘olawe, Kaua‘i, Lana‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, Ni‘ihau, O‘ahu and the Big Island through Tuesday afternoon.
East Hawai‘i Begins Cleanup After Record Rainfall
East Hawai‘i Island businesses, homeowners and Hawai‘i County have begun damage assessments and cleanup after severe flooding in from Hurricane Lane.
Delegation Urges FEMA to Work With State
The Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to be ready to work with the state to address immediate recovery needs.
Damage Assessments From Hurricane Lane Continue
Department of Public Works, partnering with the American Red Cross and local CERT teams, continues their damage assessments from Hurricane Lane on Monday.
Record Flow Measured at Rainbow Falls
Flows caused by Hurricane Lane on Aug. 23, were measured at 82,300 cfs, setting a new record for the falls.
Resilient Lane Leaves Hawai‘i; TS Miriam to Head North
Just as Hurricane Lane finally leaves the Hawaiian Islands, Tropical Storm Miriam has formed about 2,000 miles east of the island chain.
Hawai‘i County Roads Experience Historic Flooding
Hawai‘i County roadways are reopening following four days of torrential rain that from Hurricane Lane that caused severe flooding in parts of Hawai‘i Island.
Damage Assessment From Hurricane Lane Begins
Department of Public Works, partnering with the American Red Cross and local CERT teams, began the process of damage assessment from Hurricane Lane Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018.
UPDATE: Persistent Downpours
The National Weather Service reports that a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for Hawai‘i Island.
Salvation Army to Lead Mass Feeding Taskforce
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services will serve as the lead agency for the Hawai‘i Mass Care Feeding Taskforce throughout the islands.
Tropical Depression Lane Could Still Produce Flash Flooding
Lingering moisture associated with Lane will produce heavy rainfall over portions of the main Hawaiian Islands today, which could lead to additional flash flooding and landslides.
Construction Company Comes to the Aid of Stranded Honoka‘a Residents
“Thanks to the cooperation of the Hamakua Energy Partners and the awesome crew from DeRego’s Service LLC, we have a temporary solution to our access dilemma,”
3 PM UPDATE: Many Big Island Roads Have Sustained Damage
State Highways reports that Highway 19 at mile marker 28 to 29 (Ka‘awalii Gulch) is closed as of 3 p.m.
HELCO Continues Response to Outages
Currently, fewer than 30 customers in lower Puna, Hāmākua and Hilo are without power.
UPDATES: Big Island Business, Parks, Courts, Libraries, Post Offices, Schools Begin to Reopen
Reopening updates will be added throughout the day.
