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No hurricane has made direct landfall on Hawaii's Big Island since records began, with the last significant hurricane impact occurring in 1871. Tropical Storm Lala is currently approaching the Big Island and may become the first hurricane to make landfall there since then.

Historical Hurricane Impact on Hawaii's Big Island
Last Direct Landfall
Year: 1871
Hurricane: A Category 3 hurricane made landfall on the northeast corner of the Big Island.
Significance: This was the last recorded hurricane to directly impact the Big Island.
Current Situation
Tropical Storm Lala: Approaching the Big Island and expected to strengthen into a hurricane.
Potential Landfall: If Lala makes landfall, it would be the first hurricane to do so on the Big Island since 1871.
Summary of Hurricane Activity
Year
Hurricane Name
Category 3

1871
Unknown
3
Last direct landfall on Big Island
2026
Tropical Storm Lala
Expected to strengthen
Potential first hurricane landfall since 1871
No hurricanes have made direct landfall on the Big Island since records began, making the approach of Tropical Storm Lala a significant event.

It’s heeerrreeeee—Spoken like the girl in poltergeist

8/14/2026-National Weather service 9am update

National Hurricane Center 7am update and location of soon to be hurricane Lala..

8/15/2026 They nudged it a little north again, but it looks like maybe Ka’ū won’t get the “dirty side” of the storm. Infrared looks like a lot of severe weather in the system (red and black) we are having sustained winds now- at least 30mph and higher gusts.~Wai’ohinu

The National weather Service will start providing hourly updates. Please be safe everyone and mahalo nūnui for your contributions and comments. ~current conditions at the Shire…

6:44 am- Yep she’s a comin…..next is a video… 5 am update from the National Hurricane Center!

Welp- as of now they adjusted Lala slightly south. Zoom earth says impact Saturday 2pm. NWS update says weather will begin tonight for us. Details in post. I’m exhausted…sweet dreams and stay safe..and mahalo nūnui to the sweet local bruddahs that helped us fill sand bags!🤙🏼❤️

Newest update-the storm is stalled-It looks like it will barely be a hurricane when it passes south point .The track was adjusted south again.Lala is wiggy….

It looks like the other islands will be spared from intense weather…as of now

An adjustment ~They put it slightly south again~ the storm stalled and will now impact around tomorrow afternoon.

More on the 1871 event. There’s some confusion and differences in the story. That’s because the newspaper article was in Hawaiian Language.

If Hurricane Lala is a direct hit to the Big Island- it will be the first time in history

Kau wave action…shooter

8/14/2026

Impacts for BIG Island will begin and accelerate beginning Tonight ~Friday 8/14/2026 around sunset ~into Saturday and thru Saturday evening.

BIG ISLAND~Prepare for Impact. Possible tornadoes were just added to the forecast. The track has been just been adjusted slightly to the north, so it looks like we’ll get a direct hit Ka’ū~Puna~Hilo…check NWS often..🌀

8/14/2026 Saddle Road is now open.

8/14/2026 update- Soon to be Hurricane Lala Eill directly impact the Island of Hawai’i. Residents should stay vigilant and alert ‼️. Check in with Civil defense and sign up for alerts. ‼️

Department of Defense Emergency ‼️ Management site to sign up for alerts. ‼️

Gov Josh Green signed and emergency declaration