Hawaii is one of the least tornado-prone states in the country, with 42 confirmed tornadoes, 22 hailstorm events and 35 damaging-wind events recorded by the National Weather Service since 1950. The state ranks among the lowest in the country for tornado frequency, and averages 0.6 tornadoes per year over the 75-year record. The interactive map below plots every significant severe-weather event in Hawaii from the official NOAA Storm Events Database (1950 through September 2025).
Use the map to find your county, click any marker for the date, magnitude, and casualty details of that event, and switch between tornadoes, hail and wind using the chips. For the national view across all 50 states, see our NOAA Storm Reports interactive map. For tornado tracks specifically, see the US Tornado Tracks map; for hail size and frequency, the US Hailstorms map.
Hawaii Severe Weather by the Numbers (1950–2025)
- 42 tornadoes recorded between 1950 and 2025
- 3 violent tornadoes rated F2/EF2 or stronger
- 22 hailstorm events recorded by the NWS
- 35 damaging-wind events on record
- 0.6 tornadoes per year on average across the 75-year record
- March is the peak severe-weather month, accounting for roughly 26.2% of Hawaii tornadoes
- 162 total direct deaths from all severe-weather event types tracked by the NWS
When Hawaii Severe Weather Happens
Hawaii tornado activity peaks in spring, with March through June accounting for about 43% of all events. The single busiest month is March, which alone produces around 26.2% of recorded tornadoes.
- March: 11 tornadoes (26.2%) — peak month
- February: 8 tornadoes (19%)
- January: 5 tornadoes (11.9%)
- December: 5 tornadoes (11.9%)
- September: 4 tornadoes (9.5%)
- April: 3 tornadoes (7.1%)
Record-Setting Severe Weather in Hawaii
Largest hailstone: 4.25 inches in diameter, observed in Honolulu County near Kaneohe Station on March 9, 2012. The three largest hailstones on record in Hawaii measured 4.25″, 2.00″, 2.00″.
Highest measured wind gust: 55 knots (63 mph) recorded in Honolulu County near Haleiwa on January 8, 2005. Most damaging-wind events in Hawaii are estimated rather than measured because anemometers are sparse across the rural areas where supercells most often produce destructive thunderstorm winds.
How Hawaii Compares Nationally
Hawaii ranks among the lowest in the country for tornado frequency, with severe-weather activity well below the central-US average.
- Tornadoes (top 5): Texas (9,908), Kansas (4,890), Oklahoma (4,856), Florida (3,779), Iowa (3,417).
- Hawaii tornado total: 42 — ranked 48th nationally.
- Hawaii hail total: 22 hail events on record since 1950.
- Hawaii wind total: 35 damaging-wind events on record since 1950.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes does Hawaii have on average per year?
Hawaii averages 0.6 tornadoes per year over the 1950–2025 period. Counts vary widely year to year, but the long-term mean over 75 years of NWS records is a reliable benchmark for typical activity.
How recent is the data on this map?
The map and statistics on this page are pulled from NOAA’s official Storm Events Database, which currently runs from January 1950 through September 2025. New records typically appear in the database within 30–90 days of the event date, once damage surveys and ratings are complete.
Compare Hawaii to Other States
Hawaii has no land neighbors. Compare Hawaii’s storm history to other Pacific or non-contiguous states with similar climates and infrastructure:
Explore the national NOAA Storm Reports map · US Tornado Tracks map · US Hailstorms map
