Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii with flooding rains and dangerous surf
Hurricane Nolo was forecast to bring tropical-storm conditions to Hawaii’s Big Island and heavy rain to the Big Island and Maui over the weekend. Forecasters warned of potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain.
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Event date: The storm was approaching Hawaii on Friday, September 25, 2026, with impacts forecast over the weekend. [2][3]
What happened
Nolo was a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph in the National Hurricane Center forecast cited by NBC News. [2]
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- Hurricane Nolo expected to bring heavy rain as it skirts Hawaii's Big Islandnbcnews.com · Article published: Sep 26, 2026, 1:13 AM UTC
The Big Island was under a hurricane watch, meaning hurricane conditions were possible within 24 to 36 hours, according to the cited forecast. [3]
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- Hurricane Nolo, a zig-zagging storm, threatens Hawaii with flooding rainskrcu.org · Article published: Sep 25, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC
Rainfall forecasts included 10 to 15 inches, with locally higher totals of up to 25 inches on eastern and southern parts of the Big Island. [2]
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- Hurricane Nolo expected to bring heavy rain as it skirts Hawaii's Big Islandnbcnews.com · Article published: Sep 26, 2026, 1:13 AM UTC
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said the president approved an emergency declaration to provide federal assistance for emergency protective measures. [2]
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- Hurricane Nolo expected to bring heavy rain as it skirts Hawaii's Big Islandnbcnews.com · Article published: Sep 26, 2026, 1:13 AM UTC
Context from the sources
Hawaii had already experienced flooding, wind damage and other disasters during the year; the governor estimated that four earlier disasters had damaged or destroyed about 1,290 homes. [3]
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- [3] Hurricane Nolo, a zig-zagging storm, threatens Hawaii with flooding rainskrcu.orgReferenced for: detail 2
- [1] Tropical Storm Nolo Puts Big Island Under Hurricane Watch as Forecasters Warn of Up to 35 Inches of Rainnatureworldnews.com
- [2] Hurricane Nolo expected to bring heavy rain as it skirts Hawaii's Big Islandnbcnews.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 3, detail 4
Questions answered by the reporting
Which areas face the greatest flooding risk?
Eastern and southern parts of the Big Island, along with steep terrain on the Big Island and Maui, face the greatest reported risk of life-threatening flooding and mudslides. [2]
Was Nolo expected to make landfall?
One report said Nolo was not expected to make landfall, although hurricane conditions were still possible near the Big Island. [3]
What this could mean for you
Road, flight or other travel disruption could occur in affected parts of Hawaii.
Heavy rain, flash flooding, mudslides and dangerous surf can restrict transport routes and operations.
Reported basis: [2][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Flooding, landslides or severe weather must affect transport infrastructure or operating conditions.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Some communities may face urgent evacuation or emergency-response needs.
Slow-moving tropical weather with intense rainfall can produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, particularly in steep terrain.
Reported basis: [2][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Rainfall reaches the forecast high-impact areas and triggers flooding or slope failures.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
A northward shift or slower movement near the islands could increase rainfall and flooding exposure.
Rainfall totals reaching the forecast upper range could worsen mudslide and flash-flood risk.
Pressure eases if…
A track farther from the islands or faster movement would reduce the duration of heavy rain.
Lower rainfall totals would reduce flooding and mudslide pressure.
Still unclear
The excerpts do not establish the storm’s eventual track, rainfall totals or final damage.
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Tropical Storm Nolo strengthened to 60 mph (95 km/h) early Thursday, Sept. 24, and remained on a path that could bring hurricane conditions and extreme…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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NAALEHU, Hawaii — Hurricane Nolo is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean over the weekend, unleashing intense rain, the possibility…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Updated September 25, 2026 at 6:58 PM CDT People on the Big Island of Hawaii are under a hurricane watch Friday afternoon, as Hurricane Nolo…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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