Hawai‘i Scene on Social: Neighborhood weather updates

The community's point of view of the second Kona Low storm.

KP
Kady Pascual

March 20, 2026less than a minute read

Kona Low pt 2
(Aloha State Daily Staff)

As the second Kona Low storm hits the Islands, residents are sharing what's going on in their neighborhoods in real time to help others stay informed. Here's what's going on from the community's point of view.

Pets have been rescued! If your pets are lost in the flood waters please message us. Pule Kahu Outreach & Rescue, Hawai‘i Pointer Rescue, and The Rescue Network are coordinating to get as many out as they can.

Source: @stolenstuffhawaii on Instagram

 

The people of Lā‘ie came together to help one another in a time of need.

Source: @jahhdana on Instagram

 

A bird's-eye view of the flood progression in Lā‘ie.

Source: @d.lion48 on Instagram

 

Hawaiʻi is as strong as its people.

Source: @leiuikitv on Instagram

 

A ray of hope through the Kona Low 2 storm. 

Source: @sandybeachsurfreport on Instagram

Some pets have been lost or abandoned in Waialua. Letʻs help find their owners!

Source: @stolenstuffhawaii on Instagram

I bet you've never seen an upside-down waterfall before.

Source: @808buzz on Instagram

Jason Momoa teamed up with his favorite restaurant, Zippy's, to help those affected by the storm.

Source: @prideofgypsies on Instagram

The water on the North Shore has turned color due to heavy runoff.

Source: @mykailua on Instagram

A bird's-eye view of rain and runoff experienced on the North Shore.

Source: @flyskylandair on Instagram

This kind-hearted braddah has been shoveling rocks and moving huge boulders out of the road in Waiʻanae Valley.

Source: @stolenstuffhawaii on Instagram

Residents of Lā‘ie woke up in the middle of the night to flooded homes and waist high water.

Source: @jahhdana on Instagram

Heavy rain caused flooding in Lā‘ie.

Source: @isaacperrins on Instagram

Two houses washed away in Waialua next to the Otake store.

Source: @danielleighisme on Instagram

Residents on Waialua Beach Road woke up to flooded homes and roads. Some sections are sitting under three feet of water.

Source: @ryzone on Instagram

First responders and community members lent a helping hand to rescue residents.

Source: @meanhawaii on Instagram

Two abandoned vehicles are left in the middle of Wilikina Drive.

Source: @hawaiinewsreport on Instagram

Some levels of water is so high, residents are using kayaks for transportation.

Source: @haleiwa_rooted712 on Instagram

Keiki are seeing the brighter side of the storm.

Source: @sandybeachsurfreport on Instagram

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KP

Kady Pascual

Social Media Editor

Kady Pascual is Social Media Editor for Aloha State Daily.