Jan 25, 1996
A mesoscale low was detected by the Kauai WSR-88D during the early evening of the 24th just north of Oahu. Velocity and Storm Relative Velocity products indicated cyclonic circulation from 15 to 20 thousand feet. After 0100 HST on the 25th, the low began a slow drift south over Oahu. Heavy rains occurred over windward Oahu as the low moved over the island. Rainfall totals (inches) included: 9.02 at Olomana, 9.00 at Kailua, 7.78 at Maunawili, 6.15 at Kaneohe, 4.48 at Punaluu, and 5.00 at Kahu
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5544285). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Honolulu County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.