A strong low north of the Aloha State generated surf of 15 to 25 feet along the north-facing shores, and 8 to 15 feet along the east-facing shores, of all islands except Lanai.  The especially high surf kept lifeguards busy helping people in distress.  One surfer died in waters off Anahola in Kauai during the afternoon of the 13th.  No significant property damage was reported from the high surf.
The low also destabilized the atmosphere over the islands and caused heavy showers and thunderstorms on Oahu and in Maui County.  There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries from the precipitation.

High Surf in KAUAI LEEWARD, HAWAII
From 13-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 15-MAR-09 02:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in OAHU NORTH SHORE, HAWAII
From 13-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 15-MAR-09 02:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in OAHU KOOLAU, HAWAII
From 13-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 15-MAR-09 02:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in OLOMANA, HAWAII
From 13-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 15-MAR-09 02:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in NIIHAU, HAWAII
From 13-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 15-MAR-09 02:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Rain in HONOLULU, HAWAII
From 15-MAR-09 03:19:00 to 15-MAR-09 05:59:00 (HST-10)
Location: KAHUKU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Rain in MAUI, HAWAII
From 15-MAR-09 02:49:00 to 15-MAR-09 05:38:00 (HST-10)
Location: LAHAINA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Surf in MAUI CENTRAL VALLEY, HAWAII
From 13-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 15-MAR-09 02:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in WINDWARD HALEAKALA, HAWAII
From 13-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 15-MAR-09 02:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MOLOKAI WINDWARD, HAWAII
From 13-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 15-MAR-09 02:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MOLOKAI LEEWARD, HAWAII
From 13-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 15-MAR-09 02:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Rain in HONOLULU, HAWAII
From 14-MAR-09 06:05:00 to 14-MAR-09 11:45:00 (HST-10)
Location: PUNALUU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

High Surf in BIG ISLAND NORTH AND EAST, HAWAII
From 13-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 15-MAR-09 02:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MAUI WINDWARD WEST, HAWAII
From 13-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 15-MAR-09 02:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in MAUI LEEWARD WEST, HAWAII
From 13-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 15-MAR-09 02:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Surf in KAUAI WINDWARD, HAWAII
From 13-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 15-MAR-09 02:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter