Lowell Recovery
No storm-related deaths reported following impacts of Hurricane Lowell in Kaua‘i County
Kaua‘i Fire Department did receive many calls Monday night about people trapped, people unaccounted for and some people needing medical services.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell
Food distribution sites to open, Liquor Commission meetings canceled, state Judiciary announces all Kauaʻi facilities to remain closed through rest of the week and more.
State provides update about transportation infrastructure after Hurricane Lowell
Only remaining closure restricting access to homes as of Tuesday afternoon/evening was on Kūhiō Highway at Hanalei Bridge, as the highway is closed in that location because of fallen poles.
211 statewide helpline available for Kauaʻi residents needing disaster assistance from Hurricane Lowell
People needing disaster assistance can call the hotline for information about food and temporary housing to cleanup and longer-term recovery support.
Young Brothers updates public about sailing schedule modifications
Honolulu Harbor is currently operating under temporary restrictions for incoming and outgoing vessels, which could delay departure and arrival times for scheduled sailings; U.S. Coast Guard allowed Nāwiliwili Harbor to reopen late Tuesday afternoon.
Hurricane Lowell terrified people on Kauaʻi overnight, then left them with damaged homes, fallen trees, no power
The South Shore of Kauaʻi got hit particularly hard, with waves washing through the first floor of the Sheraton Hotel, Kūhiō Shores Vacation Rentals, homes in front of Brennecke’s Beach and the Beach House Restaurant.
KIUC: Hurricane Lowell knocked out power to 33,000 accounts, about 90% of the island
Damage assessment crews completed an initial inspection sweep of the 1,500 miles of transmission lines on Kaua’i, and on Wednesday crews will prioritize restoring power to critical infrastructure.
All advisories, watches, warnings previously in effect for Kauaʻi County canceled
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu say officials are now assessing impacts from Hurricane Lowell throughout the county; no further impacts are forecast, and sustained winds have fallen below tropical storm levels.
Port at Nāwiliwili closed until cleared for safe operations; barge arrival rescheduled
Shipping firm Young Brothers reports the Nāwiliwili facility sustained damage in Hurricane Lowell’s aftermath and will remain closed until state Harbors Division clears it to reopen.
Hurricane Lowell passes Kauaʻi County; periods of heavy rainfall expected to linger through Wednesday
The stormʻs core has moved 230 miles north of Līhuʻe, but the storm will still bring severe weather to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau for the next few hours on Tuesday.
In the wake of Hurricane Lowell, a new website shares most recent rainfall, wind speed data
A University of Hawaiʻi team created a tracker to share vital insights into rainfall and wind speed, help communities prepare and respond to weather events efficiently.
Kauaʻi emergency management sounded outdoor warning siren on Niʻihau as Hurricane Lowell gets near
The siren was activated Monday night before hurricane-force winds from Lowell were forecast to arrive, giving residents a final signal to move indoors and stay there
