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Hurricane Risk for Honolulu, HI

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  2. Most recent hurricane
  3. Strongest ever
  4. Closest approach
  5. When hurricanes hit
  6. Recent notable storms
  7. Preparedness

Since 1950, 33 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 200 miles of Honolulu. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Hawaii has had only a handful of direct hurricane hits in the modern record (Iniki 1992, Cat 4, Kauai) but receives many close passes — Pacific hurricanes weaken rapidly over the cool open ocean north of the islands.

By the numbers

Total storms
33
since 1950
Major (Cat 3+)
15
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
25
all categories
County
Honolulu County
Hawaii

Most recent hurricane

Kiko (2025)

Passed within 100 miles of Honolulu on September 10, 2025. Peak intensity: Cat 4 (144 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Honolulu

See the strongest and closest hurricanes ever to pass nearby, the month-by-month climatology of when storms hit Honolulu, the notable storms of the last 20 years, and any active-storm threat — plus free location-based alerts.

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Honolulu is in Honolulu County — look up your evacuation zone here.
  2. Get alerts early. Sign up below — we'll notify you when storms first form in the basin, not just when they're at your doorstep.
  3. Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
  4. Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
  5. Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.