#flash floods

What are Kona Lows and why can they be devastating to Hawaiʻi?

Hawai‘i has experienced some especially strong and devastating Kona Lows in the past, one of the most recent occurred in December 2021.

UPDATE: Flood watch canceled

Rainfall may be light at first, but heavier slow-moving showers are expected to develop, bringing the potential for flash flooding on the Big Island.

Above-average rainfall expected for Hawaiʻi’s wet season, October – April

The state’s overall outlook for the upcoming wet season is for above-average rainfall, but there is a possibility of drought continuing on the leeward areas of the Big Island.