Hurricane Risk for Honolulu, HI
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Since 1950, 33 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 200 miles of Honolulu. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Kiko (2025)
Passed within 100 miles of Honolulu on September 10, 2025. Peak intensity: Cat 4 (144 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Lane (2018)
Reached Cat 5 (161 mph) at its peak. Passed within 138 miles of Honolulu.
Closest approach ever
Irah (1963)
Passed just 16.6 miles from Honolulu on September 18, 1963.
When hurricanes hit Honolulu
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 200-mile radius since 1950:
Peak months are August through October, when the Atlantic season is most active. June, July, and November are secondary risk months.
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Sign Up FreeRecent notable storms (last 20 years)
Hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 200 miles in the last 20 years — these are the ones Honolulu residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiko | 2025 | Cat 4 | 100 mi | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Hone | 2024 | Cat 1 | 160 mi | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Linda | 2021 | Cat 4 | 33 mi | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Douglas | 2020 | Cat 4 | 70 mi | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Flossie | 2019 | Cat 1 | 130 mi | Aug 06, 2019 |
| Olivia | 2018 | Cat 4 | 58 mi | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Lane | 2018 | Cat 5 | 138 mi | Aug 25, 2018 |
| Darby | 2016 | Cat 3 | 36 mi | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Lester | 2016 | Cat 4 | 122 mi | Sep 04, 2016 |
| Celia | 2016 | Cat 2 | 176 mi | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Guillermo | 2015 | Cat 2 | 84 mi | Aug 07, 2015 |
| Ana | 2014 | Cat 1 | 120 mi | Oct 19, 2014 |
| Iselle | 2014 | Cat 4 | 124 mi | Aug 09, 2014 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Honolulu is in Honolulu County — look up your evacuation zone here.
- 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.
- Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
- Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
- Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.