Tropical Storm Moke Brings Heavy Rain and Flood Threat to Hawaii's Big Island

Tropical Storm Moke Brings Heavy Rain and Flood Threat to Hawaii's Big Island

The state weather spokesperson said on August 24 that tropical storm Moke brought several inches of rain to Hawaii's Big Island, prompting a flood watch and raising the risk of flash flooding and landslides. The system was first identified as Tropical Depression Two-C on August 20 about 900 miles east-southeast of Hilo, with forecasts of up to 15 inches of rain and hazardous surf. It later intensified into Tropical Storm Moke, with meteorologists and the National Hurricane Center projecting 5-10 inches of rain and strong winds, arriving just days after Hurricane Lola's damage and renewing concerns about flooding and mudslides.

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August 24, 2026
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Tropical Storm Moke brings additional rain and flood risk to Hawaii's Big Island
Tropical Storm Moke brings additional rain and flood risk to Hawaii's Big Island

The Weather Channel • 24 Aug 22:11

A tropical storm named Moke is expected to bring several inches of rain to Hawaii's Big Island, prompting a flood watch and raising the risk of flash flooding and landslides.

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August 23, 2026
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Tropical Storm Moke brings heavy rain to Hawaii's Big Island amid recovery from Hurricane Lala
Tropical Storm Moke brings heavy rain to Hawaii's Big Island amid recovery from Hurricane Lala

AP News • 23 Aug 18:02

Tropical Storm Moke, passing south of Hawaii, is expected to deliver up to 15 inches of rain on the Big Island, threatening additional flooding and mudslides in areas still recovering from Hurricane Lala.

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Tropical Storm Moke brings fresh rain threat to Hawaii's Big Island after Lala floods
Tropical Storm Moke brings fresh rain threat to Hawaii's Big Island after Lala floods

The Weather Channel • 23 Aug 13:11

A tropical storm expected to pass south of the islands could dump up to 15 inches of rain on the Big Island, raising flood and landslide risks just days after Hurricane Lala's damage.

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Tropical Storm Moke brings heavy rain and flood risk to Hawaii as recovery from Lala continues
Tropical Storm Moke brings heavy rain and flood risk to Hawaii as recovery from Lala continues

NPR • 23 Aug 12:48

The National Hurricane Center warned that Tropical Storm Moke could deliver up to 15 inches of rain on the Big Island, raising flood and mudslide concerns less than a week after Hurricane Lala.

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August 21, 2026
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Tropical Storm Moke approaches Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and flood risk
Tropical Storm Moke approaches Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and flood risk

FOX Weather • 21 Aug 20:48

Tropical Storm Moke, located southeast of the Big Island, is expected to bring 5-10 inches of rain and strong winds, prompting a flood watch for the area.

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August 20, 2026
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Tropical Depression Two-C heads toward Hawaii, may bring heavy rain and surf hazards
Tropical Depression Two-C heads toward Hawaii, may bring heavy rain and surf hazards

Hawaii News Now • 20 Aug 19:57

Tropical Depression Two-C, located about 900 miles east-southeast of Hilo, is moving west-northwest and could produce up to 15 inches of rain on Hawaii Island and generate hazardous surf conditions this weekend.

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