#Hawaii #Kona storm sweeps state with 135-mph winds, 44 inches of rain, summit snow

An emergency declaration was issued as a prolonged kona storm brought dangerous flooding, high winds over 100 mph and 1-2 feet of snow to the summits.

By Emilee Speck, AccuWeather staff writer & Jesse Ferrell, AccuWeather meteorologist
Published Mar 16, 2026

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https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-forecasts/hawaii-kona-storm-sweeps-state-with-135-mph-winds-44-inches-of-rain-summit-snow/1873799

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Potential dam failures as well! #WahiawāDam

#Hawaii's #KonaStorm triggers #flooding, 100-mph #winds and summit snow

An emergency declaration was issued as a prolonged #kona storm is bringing dangerous flooding, waterspouts, high winds over 100 mph and 1-2 feet of snow to the summits.

By Emilee Speck, Mar 11, 2026

Excerpt: "Storms are producing intense downpours capable of triggering localized flooding, especially in upslope areas. Heavier rainfall is expected over #Kauai and #Oahu and continuing into the weekend.

" 'This deluge of heavy rain will persist for most of the Hawaiian Islands on Saturday, exacerbating any ongoing localized flooding,' Glenny said.

"As more rain falls, life-threatening flash flooding, mudslides and other debris flows are possible."

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