Western Hawaii islands survey damage after Hurricane Lowell passes by
Summary
Hurricane Lowell caused serious damage on Hawaii’s western islands, especially Kauai and Ni’ihau. The storm brought strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, power outages, and waves that pushed debris onto the land.Key Facts
- Hurricane Lowell passed just west of Hawaii’s islands, hitting Kauai and Ni’ihau hardest.
- Nearly all 35,000 members of Kauai’s utility cooperative lost power due to downed trees and power lines.
- Roads on Kauai’s North Shore and Westside were blocked by floodwaters, sand, and debris.
- Storm surge damaged piers and boats in Port Allen harbor and flooded Hanapēpē Stadium.
- On Oahu, heavy rain and waves caused flooding and rockslides; one man died when a tree fell on his tent.
- The hurricane followed other recent storms, like Tropical Storm Lala, which also caused landslides and power loss.
- A strong El Niño climate event is contributing to more storm activity and extreme weather in the Pacific.
- Climate change can make El Niño effects stronger, leading to more severe floods and storms.
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