#Big Island rainfall
Rainfall Summary For November 2020
While the windward slopes of the state received ample amounts of rainfall, many of the leeward areas remained dry through November.
Big Island Rainfall About Average in September
The gage at Piihonua had the highest monthly total of 15.14 inches.
State, Big Island February Rainfall Summary
Shifts in the North Pacific weather pattern produced unsettled conditions across the main Hawaiian Islands during the first half of February.
Big Island November Rainfall Summary
Much of South Hilo and Puna was subject to more than 10 inches of rainfall, which were actually below average totals.
Drenched: West Hawaii’s Wet Summer Continues
The wet season will soon begin to dissipate in the Kona Districts, just as it takes hold across the rest of the state.
Record Rain: Nearly 9 inches!
The last weather event that impacted Hilo brought a record amount of rain to the Hamakua coast and through the saddle. The Hilo International Airport rain gauge…
Big Island Escapes Most of Wali’s Wrath
Oahu received the heaviest rains of more than an inch per hour which were triggered when Wali’s moisture hit a low-pressure system sitting near Kauai.
BLOG: Count Your Blessings, Rain Among Them
Living in a rainforest has its benefits, such as no shortage of water or facing $500 daily fines for wasting the wet stuff.
Showers Easing, But More on Tap for Sunday
Passing low-pressure systems have left up to a foot of rain behind, although dryer weather is expected until the next wave arrives possibly on Saturday night.
Rainfall Sets Record in Hilo Thursday
The 3.70 inches that fell at Hilo’s airport was 75% more than the previous record there for May 1.
UPDATE: Weather Service Cancels Flood Advisory for Big Isle
Areas such as Hamakua and Hilo received more than four inches of rain since 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Forecasters Predicting Respite From Rain For East Hawaii
The deluge earlier in the week resulted in numerous flood advisories and record rainfall for Hilo.
Rain Just Keeps A-Coming; Flood Advisory No. 8 in Effect
Abundant low-level moisture pushed 24-hour rainfall totals to more than 4 inches at nine rain gauges in windward areas of the Big Island.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Extended for East Hawaii
The unstable atmosphere left behind by a low-pressure trough was still prompting flood advisories in both East and West Hawaii.
Flood Watch Extended Again, to Midday Thursday
Continuing unstable atmospheric conditions mean the possibility of heavy rains will continue for another day, particularly over windward areas, forecaster say.
UPDATE: Flood Advisory Issued For Big Island
A cold front passing across the Big Island was producing heavy rainfall and strong winds, and wintery weather on the summits.
Like Year Before, Big Island Was Dry in 2013
For the past two years, only a single rain gauge on the Big Island has reached the average amount of precipitation.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Upgraded to Advisory
A low pressure system is bringing cool temperatures and heavy rainfall to the Big Island and Maui.
Heavy Rains Dodge Big Island, Move Northwest
The remnants of a moisture-laden cold front instead moved toward Maui and the rest of the state, and the Big Island should see drier weather this weekend.
Waterless Rainbow Falls Stirs Debate
It’s been a dry year on the Big Island — bone dry for a day or two at what is usually Hilo’s wettest spot.
