Dec 5, 2007
A powerful winter storm brought heavy rains, thunderstorms, high winds, and blizzard conditions to Hawaii in the early part of December. A strong low pressure system northwest of Kauai, along with a cold front moving through the islands, caused significant damage across the state. One fatality can be attributed to the storm, and two known injuries. Trees were toppled, along with power poles and lines. Flash flooding damaged homes, and the inclement weather snarled traffic. The state estimat
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 67619). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Maui County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.