Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii in Hawaii County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kahaluu-Keauhou?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 106 days in the Kona forecast zone and Hawaii in Hawaii County — the most common reported hazard around Kahaluu-Keauhou, mostly in December and March. Next come flooding (71 days) and wildfires (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 106 | Jun 2026 | Feb 18, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 71 | Jan 2026 | Aug 25, 2024 · $5.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 39 | Dec 2018 | Jan 21, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Feb 2023 | Oct 12, 2017 · $15,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Feb 2018 | Feb 18, 2018 · 1 death |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2026 · $200,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 3 | Nov 2023 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2024 | Aug 25, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Kona forecast zone and Hawaii in Hawaii County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kahaluu-Keauhou?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PHKM (Kohala, HI), about 40 miles north-northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Kahaluu-Keauhou | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHKM Kohala, HI | 40 mi north-northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| PHWA South Shore, HI | 42 mi southeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| PHMO Molokai, HI | 133 mi northwest | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Kahaluu-Keauhou
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Kahaluu-Keauhou, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. The strongest was an F2 on January 28, 1971, which touched down about 7 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 2 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.00-inch hail on March 24, 2006.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Kahaluu-Keauhou's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Kahaluu-Keauhou radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI?
PHKM (Kohala, HI), about 40 miles north-northeast. PHWA (South Shore, HI) is 42 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Kahaluu-Keauhou flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 106 days in the Kona forecast zone and Hawaii in Hawaii County; the deadliest was on February 18, 2018, with 1 death. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Kahaluu-Keauhou free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Kahaluu-Keauhou, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.