2,142
Recorded events
4
Counties affected
2
Direct deaths
$13.5M
Property damage
Hawaii heavy rain history: 2,142 recorded events across 4 counties between 1996 and 2026.
Decade by decade
Hawaii heavy rain history by decade
The 2010s are the busiest decade on record with 1,228 reported heavy rain events across Hawaii. Earlier decades are thinner because systematic reporting for this hazard expanded over time, not because the weather was calmer.
County ranking
Counties with the most heavy rain events in Hawaii
| Rank | County | Events | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii County | 648 | 0 | $40K | 2002–2026 |
| #2 | Maui County | 623 | 2 | $0 | 2002–2026 |
| #3 | Honolulu County | 567 | 0 | $0 | 2002–2024 |
| #4 | Kauai County | 303 | 0 | $0 | 2002–2022 |
Significant events
Deadliest heavy rain events in Hawaii
| Date | County | Scale | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2009 | Maui County | — | 2 | 0 |