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Hurricane Lowell's impact on Kauai

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Where it stands

Hurricane Lowell’s western edge hit Kauai with 92 mph gusts, 30-foot surf and nearly 20 inches of rain, though the storm did not make landfall. Two people died, power was cut to 90% of the island, and the governor estimated damage at more than $400 million; recovery and restoration of power remain open.

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  1. Update 1A Hurricane That Missed Hawaii Hit It Anyway

The story so far

  1. Update 1

    A Hurricane That Missed Hawaii Hit It Anyway

    No landfall, no direct hit — yet 30-foot surf, 20 inches of rain and a near-total blackout left Kauai with two dead and a $400 million scar.

    What moved

    • Hawaii's first-ever tornado watch issued for Kauai and Niihau
    • Center passes about 40 miles west of Niihau

    Still open after this report

    • No tornado has been officially confirmed, including the possible Koloa event
    • Final damage total and full restoration dates for isolated Kauai areas remain unknown

History

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Who's involved

People

  • Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)1 report
  • Josh GreenGovernor of Hawaii since 20221 report

Places

  • Hoona RoadHoona Rd, Poipu, HI 96756, USA1 report
  • KauaiKauai, Hawaii, USA1 report
  • Ni‘ihauNi‘ihau, Hawaii 96769, USA1 report
  • PoipuPoipu, Koloa, HI 96756, USA1 report
  • Port Allen Small Boat HarborPort Allen Small Boat Harbor, Eleele, HI 96705, USA1 report
  • Sherwood BeachSherwood Beach, Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795, USA1 report

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