The November 2000 Hawaii floods were a costly flooding event caused by an upper-level low and the remnants of Tropical Storm Paul, a weak and short-lived tropical cyclone. Rainfall totals reached 38.76 in (985 mm) at Kapapala Ranch on the Big Island of Hawaii, which was the second highest precipitation total in the state related to a tropical cyclone. The floods led to $70 million (2000 USD; $110 million 2023 USD) in damage, but there were no fatalities.
November 2000 Hawaii floods
Satellite loop of rainfall spreading across Hawaii
Tropical Storm Paul formed on October 25 from the Intertropical Convergence Zone to the southwest of Mexico, and it dissipated four days later without becoming a significant tropical cyclone.[1] The remnants of Paul reached the Hawaiian Islands in early November 2000, and interacted with an upper-level low, dropping very heavy rains from November 1 to November 3.[2]
On the island of Hawaii, more commonly referred to as "the Big Island", roughly the entire eastern half of the island experienced rainfall of at least 10 in (254 mm), while the western side reported generally less than 5 in (127 mm) or less.[2] A station in Hilo reported 27.2 in (690 mm) in a 24‑hour period, breaking the record set in February 1979 by more than 4 in (100 mm). Additionally, 16.2 in (410 mm) was recorded on November 2, which set the new calendar day total for the month of November, surpassing the previous total of 15.4 in (390 mm) on November 18, 1990.[3] Near Ka Lae, the southernmost point in the United States, rainfall reached nearly 5 in (127 mm). Rainfall peaked at an extreme amount of 38.76 in (985 mm) at Kapapala Ranch.[2] In addition, the 24 hour rainfall total reached 37 in (940 mm), which is just 1 in (25 mm) shy of the record amount of precipitation in the state of Hawaii set on January 25, 1956.[4] That total was the second-highest tropical cyclone-related rainfall total in the state, although well behind Hurricane Hiki of 1950, which dropped 52 in (1321 mm).[5]
Impact and records
Rainfall totals on the island of Hawaii
The most affected districts were Hilo, Ka’u and Puna, and the flooding damaged homes, businesses, roads, and public facilities. Near Pahala, the flooding cut a portion of Route 11, leaving the city's fire station only accessible by helicopter.[6] The flooding caused several mudslides across the island of Hawaii, and most schools and businesses were closed. Additionally, dozens of people were forced to evacuate.[3]
The Red Cross indicated that the 33 homes and apartments were destroyed as a result of the flood, and another 265 sustaining damage. Some bridges were damaged during the flooding, which temporarily closed several roads and highways on the southeast side of the island of Hawaii. The flooding resulted in $70 million (2000 USD; $110 million 2023 USD) worth of property damage, but no fatalities were reported. Four people required rescuing after flood waters entered their house.[4]
Few reports of impact exist other than on the island of Hawaii, although reports of stream and minor street flooding was observed on the islands of Molokai, Lanai, Maui,[7] and on the eastern side of Oahu.[8]
On November 3, shortly after the flooding, a state of emergency was declared for the island of Hawaii. The same day, then-Hawaiian GovernorBen Cayetano also declared a state of emergency.[6] Because of the extreme flooding, then-United States PresidentBill Clinton declared the island of Hawaii as a disaster area, allowing the victims to receive aid from the federal government.[2]
The county government of the Big Island spent $8.7 million (2000 USD) in repairs, primarily to bridges and flood controls.[9] In Hilo, crews worked quickly to remove mud and debris from roadways, and in Pahala, the county government constructed a temporary 11.5 mi (18.5 km) bypass road in just one week.[6]
On November 13 and November 15, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Hawaii State Civil Defense opened disaster recovery centers in Hilo and Pahala, respectively, to provide the affected people with information about disaster assistance programs, among other details;[10][11] by the end of November, 1,168 people visited the centers.[12] In the week after the flooding, the American Red Cross sheltered 214 people, providing a total of 1289 meals.[13] By December 4, 1,131 island residents applied for federal assistance.[12] The registration for federal assistance ended on January 8, 2001, by which time over 2,000 people applied for assistance, and the Small Business Administration approved $4.6 million in low-interest disaster loans. Over 1,100 people applied for over $2.4 million in temporary housing checks for rent or minimal repairs, and over $1.1 million in grants were approved for those with serious, disaster-related needs.[14] Overall, federal disaster assistance totaled $88 million for Hawaii, due to the flooding event.[6]
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The November 2000 Hawaii floods were a costly flooding event caused by an upper level low and the remnants of Tropical Storm Paul a weak and short lived tropical cyclone Rainfall totals reached 38 76 in 985 mm at Kapapala Ranch on the Big Island of Hawaii which was the second highest precipitation total in the state related to a tropical cyclone The floods led to 70 million 2000 USD 110 million 2023 USD in damage but there were no fatalities November 2000 Hawaii floodsSatellite loop of rainfall spreading across HawaiiDateNovember 1 3 2000LocationHawaiiDeathsNone reportedProperty damage 70 million 2000 USD 110 million 2023 USD Contents 1 Meteorological history 2 Impact and records 3 Aftermath 4 See also 5 ReferencesMeteorological history EditTropical Storm Paul formed on October 25 from the Intertropical Convergence Zone to the southwest of Mexico and it dissipated four days later without becoming a significant tropical cyclone 1 The remnants of Paul reached the Hawaiian Islands in early November 2000 and interacted with an upper level low dropping very heavy rains from November 1 to November 3 2 On the island of Hawaii more commonly referred to as the Big Island roughly the entire eastern half of the island experienced rainfall of at least 10 in 254 mm while the western side reported generally less than 5 in 127 mm or less 2 A station in Hilo reported 27 2 in 690 mm in a 24 hour period breaking the record set in February 1979 by more than 4 in 100 mm Additionally 16 2 in 410 mm was recorded on November 2 which set the new calendar day total for the month of November surpassing the previous total of 15 4 in 390 mm on November 18 1990 3 Near Ka Lae the southernmost point in the United States rainfall reached nearly 5 in 127 mm Rainfall peaked at an extreme amount of 38 76 in 985 mm at Kapapala Ranch 2 In addition the 24 hour rainfall total reached 37 in 940 mm which is just 1 in 25 mm shy of the record amount of precipitation in the state of Hawaii set on January 25 1956 4 That total was the second highest tropical cyclone related rainfall total in the state although well behind Hurricane Hiki of 1950 which dropped 52 in 1321 mm 5 Impact and records Edit Rainfall totals on the island of Hawaii The most affected districts were Hilo Ka u and Puna and the flooding damaged homes businesses roads and public facilities Near Pahala the flooding cut a portion of Route 11 leaving the city s fire station only accessible by helicopter 6 The flooding caused several mudslides across the island of Hawaii and most schools and businesses were closed Additionally dozens of people were forced to evacuate 3 The Red Cross indicated that the 33 homes and apartments were destroyed as a result of the flood and another 265 sustaining damage Some bridges were damaged during the flooding which temporarily closed several roads and highways on the southeast side of the island of Hawaii The flooding resulted in 70 million 2000 USD 110 million 2023 USD worth of property damage but no fatalities were reported Four people required rescuing after flood waters entered their house 4 Few reports of impact exist other than on the island of Hawaii although reports of stream and minor street flooding was observed on the islands of Molokai Lanai Maui 7 and on the eastern side of Oahu 8 Aftermath Edit Flooding along the Alenaio Stream on the Big Island of Hawaii On November 3 shortly after the flooding a state of emergency was declared for the island of Hawaii The same day then Hawaiian Governor Ben Cayetano also declared a state of emergency 6 Because of the extreme flooding then United States President Bill Clinton declared the island of Hawaii as a disaster area allowing the victims to receive aid from the federal government 2 The county government of the Big Island spent 8 7 million 2000 USD in repairs primarily to bridges and flood controls 9 In Hilo crews worked quickly to remove mud and debris from roadways and in Pahala the county government constructed a temporary 11 5 mi 18 5 km bypass road in just one week 6 On November 13 and November 15 the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA and Hawaii State Civil Defense opened disaster recovery centers in Hilo and Pahala respectively to provide the affected people with information about disaster assistance programs among other details 10 11 by the end of November 1 168 people visited the centers 12 In the week after the flooding the American Red Cross sheltered 214 people providing a total of 1289 meals 13 By December 4 1 131 island residents applied for federal assistance 12 The registration for federal assistance ended on January 8 2001 by which time over 2 000 people applied for assistance and the Small Business Administration approved 4 6 million in low interest disaster loans Over 1 100 people applied for over 2 4 million in temporary housing checks for rent or minimal repairs and over 1 1 million in grants were approved for those with serious disaster related needs 14 Overall federal disaster assistance totaled 88 million for Hawaii due to the flooding event 6 See also Edit Tropical cyclones portal2000 Pacific hurricane season Hurricane Lane 2018 Hurricane Douglas 2020 References Edit Lawrence Miles November 18 2000 Tropical Storm Paul Tropical Cyclone Report National Hurricane Center Retrieved November 15 2010 a b c d Roth David June 27 2007 Remains of Paul November 1 3 2000 Hydrometeorological Prediction Center Retrieved November 15 2010 a b National Climatic Data Center 2000 11 29 Climate Watch November 2000 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Retrieved 2010 12 10 a b Event Record Details National Climatic Data Center November 2 2000 Retrieved November 17 2010 Roth David M January 3 2023 Tropical Cyclone Point Maxima Tropical Cyclone Rainfall Data United States Weather Prediction Center Retrieved January 6 2023 a b c d The Floods of November The County s Biggest Challenge in Fiscal 2000 2001 2002 05 14 Archived from the original on 2010 11 05 Retrieved 2010 12 10 Event Record Details National Climatic Data Center November 3 2000 Retrieved November 17 2010 Event Record Details National Climatic Data Center November 3 2000 Retrieved November 17 2010 Lee Dennis K W 2003 01 01 Department of Public Works PDF Government of Hawaii County Archived from the original PDF on 2011 10 06 Retrieved 2010 12 10 Disaster Recovery Center to open in Hilo on Monday Nov 13 Federal Emergency Management Agency 2000 11 10 Retrieved 2010 12 10 Staff Writer 2000 11 15 Disaster Recovery Center to open in Pahala Federal Emergency Management Agency Retrieved 2010 12 10 a b Federal Hawaii Disaster Recovery Weekly Roundup Federal Emergency Management Agency 2000 12 04 Retrieved 2010 12 10 Hawaii Disaster Update Federal Emergency Management Agency 2000 11 17 Retrieved 2010 12 10 Hawaii Recovering from November Storms Federal Emergency Management Agency 2001 01 18 Retrieved 2010 12 10 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title November 2000 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