A powerful winter storm brought heavy rains, thunderstorms, high winds, and blizzard conditions to Hawaii in the early part of December.  A strong low pressure system northwest of Kauai, along with a cold front moving through the islands, caused significant damage across the state.  One fatality can be attributed to the storm, and two known injuries.  Trees were toppled, along with power poles and lines.  Flash flooding damaged homes, and the inclement weather snarled traffic.  The state estimates total damages to be about $5 million.

High Wind in KONA, HAWAII
From 04-DEC-07 15:50:00 to 05-DEC-07 00:00:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees were blown over along the Kona coast due to wind gusts.  Some trees fell across transmission lines causing power outages.

High Wind in MAUI LEEWARD WEST, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 09:45:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off a home at 3966 Mahinahina Street in Lahaina.

High Wind in KOHALA, HAWAII
From 04-DEC-07 20:30:00 to 05-DEC-07 00:00:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds blew down several large trees in the South Kohala District of the Big Island forcing the closure of Akoni Pule Highway.

High Wind in BIG ISLAND NORTH AND EAST, HAWAII
From 04-DEC-07 13:12:00 to 05-DEC-07 00:00:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds blew down several large trees in the Puna District on the Big Island of Hawaii.

High Wind in BIG ISLAND INTERIOR, HAWAII
From 04-DEC-07 13:50:00 to 05-DEC-07 00:00:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds blew down several large trees.

Flash Flood in KAUAI, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 01:25:00 to 05-DEC-07 03:27:00 (HST-10)
Location: PRINCEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hanalei Bridge closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MAUI, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 13:25:00 to 05-DEC-07 17:39:00 (HST-10)
Location: KEOKEA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A home was washed off its foundation in Keokea in Upcountry Maui by flood waters, and two persons were then rescued by helicopter.  Another individual was injured in this event.

Flash Flood in HAWAII, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 17:15:00 to 05-DEC-07 23:30:00 (HST-10)
Location: KAILUA KONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain produced flash flooding conditions that closed Alii Drive near Hualalai in Kailua Kona.

Flash Flood in HAWAII, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 18:04:00 to 05-DEC-07 23:30:00 (HST-10)
Location: NAALEHU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 11, or the Hawaii Belt Road, was closed for a time near Kawa Flats in the Kau District on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Heavy rain produced flash flooding conditions in the area.

Flash Flood in MAUI, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 13:15:00 to 05-DEC-07 17:39:00 (HST-10)
Location: KIHEI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused flash flooding along South Kihei Road near Hoonani in Kihei on the island of Maui.

Strong Wind in OAHU NORTH SHORE, HAWAII
From 04-DEC-07 18:00:00 to 04-DEC-07 18:15:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A soldier was injured at Dillingham Airfield when winds picked up a large tent and pole, weighing about 50 pounds, and then hit the individual.

High Wind in KAUAI MOUNTAINS, HAWAII
From 04-DEC-07 14:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 06:00:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Wind gusts estimated at 50 knots downed several large trees in Kokee State  Park.  The trees fell on transmission lines causing power outages.

High Wind in MAUI CENTRAL VALLEY, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 00:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 03:45:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several utility poles and transmission lines were blown down by wind gusts.

High Wind in LEEWARD HALEAKALA, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 09:40:00 to 05-DEC-07 13:25:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds caused 8 utility poles to fall in Kihei.

High Wind in WAIANAE COAST, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 04:49:00 to 05-DEC-07 16:01:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 51 knots was recorded at the Waianae Boat Harbor ARC site.

High Wind in LANAI MAKAI, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 04:37:00 to 05-DEC-07 16:01:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 50 knot wind gust was recorded at the Lanai 1 RAWS site.

High Wind in WINDWARD HALEAKALA, HAWAII
From 04-DEC-07 23:35:00 to 05-DEC-07 21:27:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots were recorded at the Kaupo Gap RAWS site starting at 23:35 HST Tuesday. The maximum wind gust of 58 knots was observed at 11:35 HST Wednesday.

High Wind in CENTRAL OAHU, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 03:30:00 to 05-DEC-07 16:01:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots were recorded at the Wheeler ARC site starting at 3:30 HST Wednesday.  The maximum wind gust of 59 knots was observed at 4:02 HST Wednesday.

High Wind in CENTRAL OAHU, HAWAII
From 04-DEC-07 22:57:00 to 05-DEC-07 16:01:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots were recorded at the Schofield Barracks RAWS site starting at 22:57 HST Wednesday.  The maximum wind gust of 55 knots was observed at 4:57 HST Thursday.

High Wind in WAINAE MOUNTAINS, HAWAII
From 04-DEC-07 22:15:00 to 05-DEC-07 16:01:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots were recorded at the Schofield Firebreak RAWS site starting at 22:15 HST Tuesday. The maximum wind gust of 61 knots was observed at 23:49 HST Tuesday.

High Wind in OLOMANA, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 00:26:00 to 05-DEC-07 16:01:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 50 knots was recorded at the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii ASOS site.

High Wind in OAHU KOOLAU, HAWAII
From 04-DEC-07 20:20:00 to 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wind gusts estimated at 50 knots produced significant damage to the roof of a house on Luluku Street in Pacific Heights.

Blizzard in BIG ISLAND SUMMIT, HAWAII
From 06-DEC-07 05:55:00 to 07-DEC-07 15:03:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Strong winds and wind gusts, frequently over 35 mph, caused blowing snow and poor visibilities on the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.  Sustained winds reached 76 mph on Mauna Kea around 1400HST on December 5th.  A hiker, on the afternoon of the 5th, left his car at the Hale Pohaku parking lot on Mauna Kea and apparently ventured off.  Firefighters and police special response team members searched for the man, but he was never found.  The man was presumed dead.  A road crew reported high winds, blowing snow, and near zero visibility on the morning of the 6th.

High Wind in HALEAKALA SUMMIT, HAWAII
From 04-DEC-07 14:05:00 to 07-DEC-07 15:15:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots were recorded at the Mees Observatory weather site atop Haleakala starting at 14:05 HST Tuesday.  The maximum wind gust of 72 knots was observed a short time later before the gage became inoperable.  A Haleakala National Park Ranger recorded an wind gust of 75 knots with a hand held weather sensor.  Due to the nature of the observation, it is included here for information only and was not considered in determining the maximum wind gust.

High Wind in KAUAI WINDWARD, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 00:12:00 to 05-DEC-07 06:00:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 51 knot wind gust was recorded at the Moloaa Dairy RAWS site.

High Wind in OAHU NORTH SHORE, HAWAII
From 04-DEC-07 15:46:00 to 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wind gusts estimated at 50 knots downed a large tree in Waialua, blocking both lanes of Kaukonahua Road.

High Wind in OAHU SOUTH SHORE, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 04:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated at 50 knots downed a large tree and utility poles along Kalakaua Avenue near the Palama Market.

High Wind in CENTRAL OAHU, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 03:30:00 to 05-DEC-07 08:00:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots were recorded at the Wheeler ARC site starting at 3:30 HST Wednesday.  The maximum wind gust of 59 knots was observed at 4:02 HST Wednesday.

High Wind in KAHOOLAWE, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 01:52:00 to 05-DEC-07 21:27:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 52 knot wind gust was recorded at the Hakioawa RAWS site.

High Wind in KAUAI LEEWARD, HAWAII
From 04-DEC-07 14:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 06:00:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Wind gusts estimated at 50 knots downed several large trees along Kokee Road leading  up to Kokee State Park.  The trees fell on transmission lines causing power outages.

High Wind in MOLOKAI WINDWARD, HAWAII
From 04-DEC-07 15:14:00 to 05-DEC-07 13:00:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots were recorded at the Makapulapai RAWS site starting at 15:14 HST Tuesday.  The maximum wind gust of 63 knots was observed at 8:14 HST Wednesday.

High Wind in LANAI MAUKA, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 07:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 10:45:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds downed a large tree in Lanai City.

High Wind in MOLOKAI LEEWARD, HAWAII
From 05-DEC-07 06:00:00 to 05-DEC-07 07:00:00 (HST-10)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off a home in Kaunakakai by wind gusts.