Lanai City, HI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lanai City, Lanai in Maui County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lanai City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 90 days in the Lanai Mauka forecast zone and Lanai in Maui County — the most common reported hazard around Lanai City, mostly in December and March. Next come flooding (48 days) and wildfires (16 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 | 16 | Nov 2008 | 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 |
| High winds | 4 | Jan 2017 | Aug 8, 2014 · $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 Lanai Mauka forecast zone and Lanai in Maui County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lanai City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PHMO (Molokai, HI), about 26 miles northwest. 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 Lanai City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHMO Molokai, HI | 26 mi northwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| PHKM Kohala, HI | 89 mi east-southeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| PHWA South Shore, HI | 149 mi southeast | 18,000 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 Lanai City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lanai City. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F0 on March 23, 2006, which touched down about 6 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 23, 2008, which touched down near 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 Lanai City'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.
Lanai City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lanai City, HI?
PHMO (Molokai, HI), about 26 miles northwest. PHKM (Kohala, HI) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Lanai City flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 90 days in the Lanai Mauka forecast zone and Lanai 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 Lanai City 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 Lanai City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.