Kualapuu, HI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kualapuu, Molokai in Maui County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kualapuu?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 90 days in the Molokai Leeward South forecast zone and Molokai in Maui County — the most common reported hazard around Kualapuu, mostly in December and March. Next come flooding (48 days) and wildfires (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 90 | Apr 2026 | Apr 10, 2003 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 19, 1997 · $24,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 15 | Oct 2003 | Aug 6, 2003 · $1.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2013 | Jul 29, 2013 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Jan 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Mar 2021 | — |
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 Molokai Leeward South forecast zone and Molokai in Maui County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kualapuu?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PHMO (Molokai, HI), about 7 miles west-southwest. 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 Kualapuu | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHMO Molokai, HI | 7 mi west-southwest | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| PHKM Kohala, HI | 110 mi southeast | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| PHKI Kauai, HI | 167 mi west-northwest | 21,700 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 Kualapuu
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kualapuu. The strongest was an EF0 on September 23, 2008, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
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 Kualapuu'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.
Kualapuu radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kualapuu, HI?
PHMO (Molokai, HI), about 7 miles west-southwest. PHKM (Kohala, HI) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Kualapuu flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 90 days in the Molokai Leeward South forecast zone and Molokai in Maui County; the deadliest was on April 10, 2003, with 2 deaths. 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 Kualapuu 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 Kualapuu, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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