Posted in Hawaii
October 04, 2020
No One Will Ever Forget The Most Powerful Hurricane In Hawaii History
Though the Hawaiian Islands may be immune to select natural disasters — namely blizzards and tornadoes — we still battle threats of hurricanes, tsunamis, and even volcanic eruptions on a regular basis. And while several of these natural disasters have caused extensive damage to the islands, no one will ever forget the deadliest storm ever to hit Hawaii: Hurricane Iniki.
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Winds reached speeds of up to 145 miles per hour. In addition to the obvious damage, the powerful storm defoliated and knocked down countless trees and shrubs, and even contributed to the erosion of Kauai’s beautiful beaches.

The island of Oahu also experienced moderate damage from the hurricane.

The two costliest hurricanes were 1982’s Hurricane Paul, which killed 1,696 people in Central America, and Hurricane Manuel, the 2013 storm that devastated Mexico, causing more than $4.2 billion in damages.

In fact, a group of Army Corps of Engineers that had experienced massive looting during Hurricane Andrew on the eastern coast just weeks before was shocked by the lack of violence and overall calmness on the island. I guess that’s just the Aloha way.
Do you remember Hurricane Iniki? Where were you when this deadly storm struck? Share your experience with us in the comments, then click here to read about one of the deadliest floods in Hawaii history. For some light humor about hurricane season, you might also enjoy reading about the 13 Things Everyone In Hawaii Is Thinking When A Hurricane Approaches.
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