Hurricane Kenneth (2005) facts for kids
| Category 4 major hurricane (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Hurricane Kenneth near peak intensity
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| Formed | September 14, 2005 |
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| Dissipated | September 30, 2005 |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 135 mph (215 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 947 mbar (hPa); 27.96 inHg |
| Fatalities | None reported |
| Areas affected | Hawaii |
| Part of the 2005 Pacific hurricane season | |
Hurricane Kenneth was the strongest hurricane during the 2005 Pacific hurricane season. A hurricane is a very powerful type of storm that forms over warm ocean waters. Kenneth lasted from September 14 to September 30, 2005. Even after the main storm weakened, its leftover moisture caused a lot of rain in the Hawaiian Islands.
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How Hurricane Kenneth Affected Hawaii
Although Hurricane Kenneth did not directly hit Hawaii, its effects were still felt. The storm brought heavy rain and big waves to several islands. Luckily, no one was killed, and there was no major damage.
Heavy Rain and Flooding
The moisture from Hurricane Kenneth caused very heavy rainfall. In some areas, like Nu‘uanu Pali on Oahu, over 10 inches (260 millimeters) of rain fell. About 4 inches (104 millimeters) of this rain fell in just one hour. Other places saw as much as 12 inches (305 millimeters) of rain. This made Kenneth one of the rainiest tropical storms ever for Hawaii.
The heavy rain led to some flooding. For example, Hawaii Route 61 had about 1 foot (300 millimeters) of water on it. This caused a few houses to flood. Some rivers also overflowed their banks because of the rain.
Big Waves on the Coast
Kenneth also created very stormy seas along the coast. Waves reached heights of 8 to 10 feet (2 to 3 meters). These large waves crashed onto the eastern shores of several Hawaiian islands.
The islands affected by these high waves included:
Even with the heavy rain and big waves, there was no serious damage reported. No people were hurt or killed because of Hurricane Kenneth.
Images for kids
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Satellite image of Hurricane Jova (left), Kenneth (center), and Tropical Storm Max (right)
