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Hawaii · 5 counties
Hail history in Hawaii
Hawaii has 22 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1950 — 11 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) in Honolulu County on March 9, 2012.
When it hails in Hawaii
All recorded Hawaii events by month, 1950–present · data through April 2026.
Every Hawaii county, ranked by recorded hail
| County | Events | ≥1″ | Largest | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii County | 11 | 3 | 1.0″ | 2021 |
| Honolulu County | 7 | 7 | 4.25″ | 2023 |
| Maui County | 3 | 1 | 1.75″ | 2012 |
| Kauai County | 1 | 0 | 0.75″ | 2012 |
| Kalawao County | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Questions about hail in Hawaii
How often does it hail in Hawaii?
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 22 hail events for Hawaii since 1950, 11 of them 1″ (quarter size) or larger. Recorded frequency varies sharply by county — the table on this page ranks all 5.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Hawaii?
4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded in Honolulu County on March 9, 2012. See it at true size on the actual-size hail chart.
When is hail season in Hawaii?
Recorded events peak in March. The by-month chart on this page shows the full seasonal shape — and each county page carries its own, since timing shifts across the state.
How do I check hail history for my address in Hawaii?
Storm Events records events at the county level, so pick your county below or use the ZIP lookup. For "did it hail on this date" claim questions, the date lookup searches every recorded Hawaii event.
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain. Each county page shows the full event timeline, month profile, and storm-report narratives.