Kona low brings 2-4 inches of rain per hour across Hawaii; flood alerts active on all islands
A Kona low weather system moved across Hawaii on April 7, 2026, dumping 2 to 4 inches of rainfall per hour across the islands. Flood alerts were issued for all Hawaiian islands as the atmospheric system continued to produce heavy moisture and widespread flooding. The rapid rainfall rate created immediate flash-flood conditions affecting multiple communities. Additional precipitation was expected to continue as the system moved through the region.
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- April 8, 2026 at 7:55 PM PDT
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