Hawaii Faces $1 Billion in Costs From 2026 Disasters

Green: Four natural disasters that hit Hawaii this year will cost $1B

As Tropical Storm Nolo headed toward the Big Island with a hurricane watch in effect, Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday outlined recovery efforts for four different disasters that hit Hawaii earlier this year

State prepares for Nolo amid a natural disaster riddled year

Hawaii officials are preparing for incoming storm Nolo as Governor Josh Green addresses nearly $1 billion in cumulative disaster recovery costs from previous 2026 weather events.

$300M For Disasters? Hawaiʻi Gov Seeks To Tap Rainy Day Fund

Hawaiʻi has suffered Kona lows, two hurricanes and an earthquake since March. Another storm is expected this weekend.

Gov. Green to update Hawaii on 2026 disasters and recovery

Governor Josh Green, along with federal and state officials, will hold a press conference Wednesday morning to address recovery efforts from multiple 2026 natural disasters — including Kona Lows, a Big Island earthquake, Tropical Cyclone Lala, and Hurricane Lowell —…

Gov. Green provides update on 2026 natural disasters, approaching storm, recovery efforts

The press conference will begin at 10 a.m.

Hawaii damage, recovery from four 2026 disasters approaches $1B as fifth storm looms

The estimate covers damage from March Kona Low storms, a May earthquake, and two hurricanes. Another storm is approaching Hawaii Island this weekend.