Hurricane Risk for Līhuʻe, HI
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Since 1950, 32 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 200 miles of Līhuʻe. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Kiko (2025)
Passed within 116 miles of Līhuʻe 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 172 miles of Līhuʻe.
Closest approach ever
Raymond (1983)
Passed just 8.4 miles from Līhuʻe on October 20, 1983.
When hurricanes hit Līhuʻe
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 Līhuʻe residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiko | 2025 | Cat 4 | 116 mi | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Hone | 2024 | Cat 1 | 200 mi | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Linda | 2021 | Cat 4 | 92 mi | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Douglas | 2020 | Cat 4 | 54 mi | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Flossie | 2019 | Cat 1 | 198 mi | Aug 06, 2019 |
| Olivia | 2018 | Cat 4 | 131 mi | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Lane | 2018 | Cat 5 | 172 mi | Aug 25, 2018 |
| Darby | 2016 | Cat 3 | 19 mi | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Celia | 2016 | Cat 2 | 135 mi | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Lester | 2016 | Cat 4 | 146 mi | Sep 04, 2016 |
| Guillermo | 2015 | Cat 2 | 71 mi | Aug 07, 2015 |
| Ana | 2014 | Cat 1 | 96 mi | Oct 19, 2014 |
| Iselle | 2014 | Cat 4 | 125 mi | Aug 09, 2014 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Līhuʻe is in Kauai 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.