<strong>Aroundstrong> <strong>100,000strong> <strong>Withoutstrong> <strong>Powerstrong> in <strong>Hawaiistrong> as <strong>Konastrong> <strong>Stormstrong> <strong>Battersstrong> <strong>Islandsstrong> <strong>Withstrong> <strong>Floodingstrong> <strong>Rainstrong> and Strong Winds Toby Adeyemi Sat, March 14, 2026 at 6:08 PM UTC 0 A strong <strong>Konastrong> <strong>stormstrong> has slammed the Hawaiian <strong>islandsstrong>, knocking <strong>powerstrong> out to <strong>aroundstrong> <strong>100,000strong> people. This is down from the 132,000 that was reported yesterday by poweroutage.us. It was expected some would remain <strong>withoutstrong> <strong>powerstrong> overnight due to the <strong>stormstrong>, and that was the reality for many. A strong <strong>Konastrong> <strong>stormstrong> is brewing in <strong>Hawaiistrong> <strong>withstrong> heavy <strong>rainstrong>, strong winds, and even blizzard conditions on the volcanic peaks, all expected through the weekend.
Around 100,000 Without Power in Hawaii as Kona Storm Batters Islands With Flooding Rain and Strong Winds
Toby Adeyemi Sat, March 14, 2026 at 6:08 PM UTC
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A strong Kona storm has slammed the Hawaiian islands, knocking power out to around 100,000 people. This is down from the 132,000 that was reported yesterday by poweroutage.us.
It was expected some would remain without power overnight due to the storm, and that was the reality for many. A strong Kona storm is brewing in Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds, and even blizzard conditions on the volcanic peaks, all expected through the weekend.
(MORE: Kona Storm Forecast)
East Honolulu gets its power from Windward Oahu through transmission lines that run along the Ko'olau mountains near Waimanalo, then cross over the ridgeline. Two of those lines already went down earlier from the storm. That left one line holding up the whole area. Then, around 5:50 p.m., the weather took out that last line. Thankfully, crews figured out the issue and restored power to over 29,000 customers in parts of East Honolulu and Waikiki by late in the evening.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green issued an emergency proclamation ahead of the storm on Monday, and flash flood warnings remain in effect.
"Our priority is keeping the people of Hawaii safe," Green said in a news release. "By issuing this emergency proclamation now, we are ensuring that state and county agencies have the resources and flexibility needed to respond quickly to flooding, severe weather, and any impacts this storm may bring."
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Around 30 inches of rain has fallen around the highest summits of Maui.
Heavy rainfall continues to cause flooding and road closures across multiple islands. Even as rainfall has eased on some islands, residents are still urged to be cautious due to flooding and road closures. Fortunately, we have good news out of Waialua and Haleiwa.
The city lifted its evacuation notice for residents near Wahiawa Dam early Saturday morning, around 4:40 a.m., after water levels had stabilized and the threat had passed.
Friday evening, around 6 p.m., the dam was approaching 83 feet, dangerously close to the 90-foot failure point. Emergency Management Director Randall Collins issued the evacuation out of precaution. In the wee hours of the morning, around 4:40 a.m. Saturday morning, the city sent out an HNL Alert post that said, "Water levels remain consistent at the Wahiawā Dam, and the evacuation notice has been lifted."
The water levels held steady, so the need to evacuate is no longer. But still stay alert, this storm's not over yet.
More updates to come.
Source: "AOL Breaking"
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Published: March 14, 2026 at 08:55PM on Source: MANUEL MAG
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