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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Hawaii's Big Island is facing more flooding rain, just after Lala
Hawaii's Big Island is facing more flooding rain, just after Lala

The Weather Channel • 24 août 22h11

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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23 août 2026
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Tropical storm Moke threatens Hawaii with heavy rain and flooding
Tropical storm Moke threatens Hawaii with heavy rain and flooding

AP News • 23 août 18h02

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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Hawaii's Big Island now faces another foot of rain just after Lala's deadly flooding and landslides
Hawaii's Big Island now faces another foot of rain just after Lala's deadly flooding and landslides

The Weather Channel • 23 août 13h11

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 to cause more flooding as Hawaii recovers from Lala
Tropical Storm Moke to cause more flooding as Hawaii recovers from Lala

NPR • 23 août 12h48

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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21 août 2026
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Tropical Storm Moke forms in the Pacific causing a renew threat for Hawaii
Tropical Storm Moke forms in the Pacific causing a renew threat for Hawaii

FOX Weather • 21 août 20h48

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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20 août 2026
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New tropical depression forms southeast of Hawaii
New tropical depression forms southeast of Hawaii

Hawaii News Now • 20 août 19h57

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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