Hurricane Risk for Kahului, HI
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Since 1950, 37 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 200 miles of Kahului. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Kiko (2025)
Passed within 98 miles of Kahului 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 166 miles of Kahului.
Closest approach ever
Raymond (1983)
Passed just 9.0 miles from Kahului on October 20, 1983.
When hurricanes hit Kahului
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 Kahului residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiko | 2025 | Cat 4 | 98 mi | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Hone | 2024 | Cat 1 | 159 mi | Aug 25, 2024 |
| Linda | 2021 | Cat 4 | 28 mi | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Douglas | 2020 | Cat 4 | 57 mi | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Flossie | 2019 | Cat 1 | 83 mi | Aug 06, 2019 |
| Olivia | 2018 | Cat 4 | 18 mi | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Lane | 2018 | Cat 5 | 166 mi | Aug 25, 2018 |
| Darby | 2016 | Cat 3 | 86 mi | Jul 24, 2016 |
| Lester | 2016 | Cat 4 | 115 mi | Sep 04, 2016 |
| Celia | 2016 | Cat 2 | 196 mi | Jul 18, 2016 |
| Guillermo | 2015 | Cat 2 | 77 mi | Aug 07, 2015 |
| Iselle | 2014 | Cat 4 | 116 mi | Aug 08, 2014 |
| Ana | 2014 | Cat 1 | 181 mi | Oct 19, 2014 |
| Felicia | 2009 | Cat 4 | 147 mi | Aug 11, 2009 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Kahului is in Maui County — look up your evacuation zone here.
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- 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.