The Kona low that produced significant heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash flooding over the Hawaiian Islands over the past four days continues to move towards the northeast away from the state. An upper-level subtropical jet stream and deep unstable band of tropical moisture lingers over the eastern half of the state.

Officials estimate hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed by the historic storm that inundated the Hawaiian islands this weekend.

Oahu, Hawaii's most populous island, and Maui, were hit hardest by the storms.  No deaths have been reported, Molly Pierce, a spokesperson for Oahu’s department of emergency management, said Sunday afternoon.

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Last week I had a consultation with a mom planning a big anniversary trip to Maui. Halfway through our call, she casually mentioned her 15-year-old son would be joining them. I asked what he liked doing.

The island has long been a sanctuary for the owners and those that live there, but they're now allowing helicopter and boat tours to venture a little closer.

Back-to-back subtropical systems brought record rainfall and strong winds to Hawaii in March 2026. Satellite data tracked the storms and detailed their statewide impacts.

HIDOE extended school closures across Oahu, Maui, and Molokai due to continued storm impacts, flooding, and impassable roads, with reopenings pending safety clearance.

Around 50K homes still remain without power in Hawaii as a Kona storm batters the islands with flooding rainfall, damaging winds and blizzard conditions on mountain peaks. Transmission lines serving East Honolulu failed,

"Last night was super heavy rains. I mean, the worst flooding I've seen, especially in the Kohala, Kona and Kau districts."

"Look out for one another," Gov. Josh Green urged Hawaii residents.

Mayor Kimo Alameda said that since the storm has passed over, the county will shift into full recovery mode.