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Hurricane Risk for Kahului, 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, 37 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 200 miles of Kahului. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Central Maui is exposed to storms passing the islands from the south — the same channels that funnel trade winds also focus storm winds when a hurricane is south of the chain.

By the numbers

Total storms
37
since 1950
Major (Cat 3+)
18
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
29
all categories
County
Maui County
Hawaii

Most recent hurricane

Kiko (2025)

Passed within 98 miles of Kahului on September 10, 2025. Peak intensity: Cat 4 (144 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Kahului

See the strongest and closest hurricanes ever to pass nearby, the month-by-month climatology of when storms hit Kahului, 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. Kahului is in Maui 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.