Kona low brings extreme rainfall to Maui and Oʻahu, causing flooding and landslides across Hawaiʻi

A slow-moving Kona low brought extreme rainfall to the Hawaiian Islands between March 10--16, 2026, producing record-breaking totals at multiple long-term stations, particularly on Maui and Oʻahu. Honolulu and Kahului both set new daily rainfall records on March 13, while multi-day accumulations on Maui reached up to about 1 170 mm (46 inches), triggering flooding, landslides, and widespread disruption. Source