Jan 21, 2017
As a front moved through the isles, high pressure in its wake brought blustery winds that resulted in power outages in many areas, downed trees and power lines, and roof damage to many residences. There also was heavy rainfall in some locales, the most significant was flash flooding on the Big Island that claimed a woman's life as she tried to cross fast-moving water in the area. No other deaths or serious injuries were reported. The cost of damages was not available.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 670198). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Hawaii County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.