Hurricane Lowell Brings High Surf, Heavy Rain, and Flash Flood Risks to Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell Brings High Surf, Heavy Rain, and Flash Flood Risks to Hawaii
US · Published Sep 8, 2026
Hurricane Lowell, a Category 3 storm, is moving north-northeast at 18 mph and is expected to pass near or just west of Niʻihau on Monday night into early Tuesday (source: Big Island Now, 2026-09-07).
The storm, with sustained winds of 110 mph, is causing widespread impacts across the Hawaiian Islands, including high surf, heavy rainfall, and potential flash flooding.

Impact & Risks

Kauaʻi County, including Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, is under a hurricane warning, with hurricane conditions expected Monday night. The Big Island faces risks of flash flooding, mudslides, and coastal impacts due to high surf and heavy rain. Maui and Oʻahu are also under a flood watch, with rainfall totals of 2 to 5 inches and isolated maximums of 10 inches. Coastal properties, roadways, and harbor entrances may experience significant damage from surging ocean water and strong currents. Tornadoes pose an additional risk, particularly near Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.

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