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Flash Flood — Honolulu, HI

Mar 24, 2018

A moist low-level flow and instability aloft brought downpours and thunderstorms to the island chain, and periods of flash flooding. Gusty winds and lightning also caused damage over portions of the Big Island on the 26th; including a couple of roofs blown off homes, downed trees and power lines, and a small fire at the Hilo Medical Center caused by lightning. And there were reports of small hail on the isle that day as well. The cost of damages was not available. No significant injuries wer

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 739603). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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