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Hail history for Kauai County, HI
Kauai County has 1 recorded hail event in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 0 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 0.75″ (penny) on March 9, 2012.
Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75″ | Penny |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Kauai County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 0.75″ (penny)
Dime size hail broke a jalousie window in a house along Kawaihau Road in Kapaa on Kauai.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.
Questions about hail in Kauai County
Has it ever hailed in Kauai County?
Yes — 1 hail event has been recorded for Kauai County, HI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 2012, including 0 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Kauai County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Kauai County, HI is March 9, 2012, with 0.75″ (penny) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Kauai County?
0.75″ (penny), recorded on March 9, 2012. Hail that size is below the National Weather Service 1″ severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.
Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?
No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.