Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
Projected Recovery
Estimated start of logistics backlog clearing, pending weather stabilization.
Forecast Warning
Meteorologists predict a second wave of heavy rain, increasing landslide risks.
20-Year Record
Flooding reaches levels not seen in two decades; emergency warnings issued for infrastructure.
Secondary Warning
National Weather Service issues alerts for a second wave of moisture expected to hit saturated ground.
Storm Inception
Initial heavy rainfall begins across the Hawaiian island chain, saturating soil.
20-Year Peak
Floodwaters reach record levels on Oahu and Maui, causing widespread evacuations.
Initial Storm Ingress
Heavy rains begin affecting the western islands of Kauai and Niihau.
Hawaii is grappling with its most severe flooding event in 20 years, causing widespread disruption and infrastructure damage across the islands. With meteorologists warning of continued heavy precipitation, the state faces a critical test of its climate resilience and emergency management systems.
Hawaii is grappling with its most severe flooding event in two decades, threatening the state's highly sensitive maritime and ground logistics networks. With more rain forecasted, the disruption to the 'last-mile' delivery of essential goods poses a critical risk to island-wide supply chain continuity.