05-31-2013, 12:52 PM
2000 had the worst flooding recently, 2005 had a month long drought with wildfires, 2006 had 40 days of rain, inc one day with over 20". 2007 hurricane Flossie came near the island (image: http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2008...lossie.jpg & the night before a little earthquake...)
Hurricane Iniki hit Kaui in 1992, but was last one to tough one of the islands...
During the 2006 rains, we had a friend visiting from the dreary midwest, & one thing she noted, even during the 20" day, there were peaks of sun & the sky was not that dull dark grey....we did try the "go to the other side" trick, but the rain followed us that week & we played in the rain
oh, & though I have heard people say the rain is warmer....a drip down the back is still...umm ... invigorating - never have taken the temp of the rain...so wouldn't know if it is really is warmer...but the air usually is!
Hurricane Iniki hit Kaui in 1992, but was last one to tough one of the islands...
During the 2006 rains, we had a friend visiting from the dreary midwest, & one thing she noted, even during the 20" day, there were peaks of sun & the sky was not that dull dark grey....we did try the "go to the other side" trick, but the rain followed us that week & we played in the rain
oh, & though I have heard people say the rain is warmer....a drip down the back is still...umm ... invigorating - never have taken the temp of the rain...so wouldn't know if it is really is warmer...but the air usually is!