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{{Short description|Category 4 Pacific hurricane in 2014}}
{{Other hurricane uses|Hurricane Iselle (disambiguation)|the Pacific storm in 2014}}
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| name = Hurricane Iselle
| image = Iselle Aug 4 2014 1940z.jpg
| caption = Hurricane Iselle at peak intensity with annular characteristics on August&nbsp;4
| formed = July 31, 2014
| dissipated = August 11, 2014
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| winds = 120
| pressure = 947
}}{{Infobox weather event/Effects
| year = 2014
| fatalities = 1 direct
| damage = 148000000
| damagespre=>
| areas = [[Hawaii]]
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| season = [[2014 Pacific hurricane season]]
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'''Hurricane Iselle''' was the strongest [[tropical cyclone]] to make [[landfall (meteorology)|landfall]] on the [[Hawaii (island)|island of Hawaii]] in recorded history. The tenth [[tropical cyclone naming|named storm]], fifth hurricane, and fourth major hurricane of the [[2014 Pacific hurricane season|2014 hurricane season]], Iselle [[tropical cyclogenesis|developed]] from an area of disturbed weather southwest of [[Mexico]] on July&nbsp;31, 2014. Assuming a west-northwest course that it would maintain throughout its existence, generally favorable atmospheric conditions allowed for gradual strengthening, with the cyclone attaining hurricane status a day after formation. Continued strengthening progressed for several days up until August&nbsp;4, when Iselle reached peak intensity with [[maximum sustained wind]]s of 140&nbsp;mph (220&nbsp;km/h) and a minimum [[barometric pressure]] of 947&nbsp;[[bar (unit)|mbar]] ([[pascal (unit)|hPa]]; 27.96&nbsp;[[inches of mercury|inHg]]), making it a [[List of Category 4 Pacific hurricanes|Category&nbsp;4&nbsp;hurricane]]. Thereafter, Iselle encountered hostile environmental conditions and quickly weakened before making landfall on the Big Island on August&nbsp;8 as a moderate tropical storm. Its passage over the island disrupted the cyclone, and Iselle later dissipated on August&nbsp;9.

Widespread precautionary measures took place across Hawaii as forecasts indicated the potential for a Hawaiian landfall as early as August&nbsp;2. Then-governor [[Neil Abercrombie]] signed an emergency proclamation into effect, and numerous government facilities were closed. Several airlines cancelled flights servicing the archipelago. Upon making landfall, Iselle brought torrential rainfall and caused strong winds which resulted in widespread [[power outage]]s and downed trees. The storm caused heavy crop damage, estimated at $79.2&nbsp;million (2014&nbsp;[[USD]]), including 60% of the state's [[papaya]] that was lost. This was enough to be classified as an agriculture disaster, and was eventually declared a disaster by [[Federal Emergency Management Agency]] after initially being denied. The storm also killed one person on Kauai as a result of flooding.

==Meteorological history==
{{Storm path|Iselle 2014 track.png}}
In late July&nbsp;2014, [[numerical weather prediction|computer models]] began to indicate the possible formation of a [[low-pressure area]] off the coast of southwestern [[Mexico]], prompting the [[National Hurricane Center]]&nbsp;(NHC) to assess the region with a low probability of [[tropical cyclogenesis]] on July&nbsp;24.<ref name=TWOEP201407241751>{{cite web|author1=Blake, Eric S.|work=National Hurricane Center|title=East Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook for 11:00&nbsp;AM, PDT on July&nbsp;24, 2014|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/text/TWOEP/2014/TWOEP.201407241751.txt|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=4 August 2014|location=Miami, Florida|format=TXT|date=July 24, 2014}}</ref> These forecasts began to come to fruition on July&nbsp;28 when an area of [[convection (meteorology)|thunderstorms]] associated with a [[tropical wave]] developed off the Mexican coast.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Berg, Robbie J.|work=National Hurricane Center|title=East Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook for 5:00&nbsp;PM, PDT on July&nbsp;28, 2014|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/xgtwo/gtwo_archive.php?current_issuance=201407282322&basin=epac&fdays=2|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=4 August 2014|location=Miami, Florida|format=TXT|date=July 28, 2014}}</ref> Tracking westward in favorable conditions, the system organized over the following days.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Kimberlain, Todd B.|work=National Hurricane Center|title=East Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook for 5:00&nbsp;PM, PDT on July&nbsp;28, 2014|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/xgtwo/gtwo_archive.php?current_issuance=201407300146&basin=epac&fdays=2|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=4 August 2014|location=Miami, Florida|format=TXT|date=July 28, 2014}}</ref> A tropical depression formed by 12:00&nbsp;[[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]] on July&nbsp;31.<ref name="TCR">{{cite report|author=Todd B. Kimberlain|publisher=National Hurricane Center|date=January 29, 2015|access-date=May 22, 2017|title=Hurricane Iselle|series=Tropical Cyclone Report|url={{NHC TCR url|id=EP092014_Iselle}}|location=Miami, Florida|format=PDF}}</ref> Six hours later, the NHC upgraded the depression to Tropical Storm Iselle due to the system's organization and the detection of tropical storm-force winds by the [[MetOp|MetOp-B]] [[scatterometer]].<ref name=Disc1>{{cite web|author1=Berg, Robbie J.|work=National Hurricane Center|title=Tropical Storm Iselle Discussion Number&nbsp;1|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2014/ep09/ep092014.discus.001.shtml?|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=4 August 2014|location=Miami, Florida|date=July 31, 2014}}</ref><ref name="TCR"/> At the time, Iselle was located roughly 1,075&nbsp;mi (1,730&nbsp;km) southwest of the southern tip of the [[Baja California peninsula]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Berg, Robbie J.|work=National Hurricane Center|title=Tropical Storm Iselle Advisory Number&nbsp;1|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2014/ep09/ep092014.public.001.shtml?|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=4 August 2014|location=Miami, Florida|date=July 31, 2014}}</ref> Steady intensification continued after formation, with the NHC indicating the possibility of [[rapid deepening|rapid intensification]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Brennan, Michael J.|work=National Hurricane Center|title=Tropical Storm Iselle Discussion Number&nbsp;2|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2014/ep09/ep092014.discus.002.shtml?|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=4 August 2014|location=Miami, Florida|date=July 31, 2014}}</ref> On August&nbsp;1, Iselle began to develop an [[eye (cyclone)|eye]],<ref>{{cite web|author1=Berg, Robbie J.|work=National Hurricane Center|title=Tropical Storm Iselle Discussion Number&nbsp;6|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2014/ep09/ep092014.discus.004.shtml?|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=4 August 2014|location=Miami, Florida|date=August 1, 2014}}</ref> and this progressive pattern of organization prompted the NHC to upgrade the storm to hurricane status at 00:00&nbsp;UTC the following day.<ref name="TCR"/>

Although favorable conditions allowed for the uninhibited growth of Iselle early in its development,<ref>{{cite web|author1=Blake, Eric S.|work=National Hurricane Center|title=Hurricane Iselle Discussion Number&nbsp;7|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2014/ep09/ep092014.discus.007.shtml?|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=4 August 2014|location=Miami, Florida|date=August 2, 2014}}</ref> moderate [[wind shear]] briefly impacted the hurricane on August&nbsp;2, preventing thunderstorms from intensifying and causing the storm to become slightly malformed vertically.<ref name="TCR"/><ref>{{cite web|author1=Berg, Robbie|author2=National Hurricane Center|title=Hurricane Iselle Discussion Number&nbsp;9|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2014/ep09/ep092014.discus.008.shtml?|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=4 August 2014|location=Miami, Florida|date=August 2, 2014}}</ref> However, these conditions abated shortly afterwards, allowing Iselle to resume strengthening and reach Category&nbsp;2&nbsp;hurricane status late that same day.<ref name="TCR"/><ref>{{cite web|author1=Berg, Robbie|author2=National Hurricane Center|title=Hurricane Iselle Discussion Number&nbsp;9|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2014/ep09/ep092014.discus.009.shtml?|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=4 August 2014|location=Miami, Florida|date=August 2, 2014}}</ref> With wind shear no longer impinging on the organization of Iselle, the tropical cyclone gradually became more symmetric,<ref name="TCR"/><ref>{{cite web|author1=Kimberlain, Todd B.|author2=National Hurricane Center|title=Hurricane Iselle Discussion Number&nbsp;10|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2014/ep09/ep092014.discus.010.shtml?|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=4 August 2014|location=Miami, Florida|date=August 2, 2014}}</ref> allowing for the hurricane's once ragged eye to clear itself of cloud cover and the storm to intensify to [[major hurricane]] status on August&nbsp;3.<ref name=Disc11>{{cite web|author1=Berg, Robbie|author2=National Hurricane Center|title=Hurricane Iselle Discussion Number&nbsp;11|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2014/ep09/ep092014.discus.012.shtml?|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=4 August 2014|location=Miami, Florida|date=August 3, 2014}}</ref> Attaining some [[annular tropical cyclone]] characteristics, Iselle reaching [[List of Category 4 Pacific hurricanes|Category&nbsp;4]] strength at 12:00&nbsp;UTC on August&nbsp;4.<ref name="TCR"/> Consequently, Iselle reached peak intensity at 18:00&nbsp;UTC with [[maximum sustained wind]]s of 140&nbsp;mph (220&nbsp;km/h) and a minimum [[barometric pressure]] of 947&nbsp;[[bar (unit)|mbar]] ([[pascal (unit)|hPa]]; 27.96&nbsp;[[inches of mercury|inHg]]).<ref name="TCR"/> At the same time, the hurricane exhibited an eye 30&nbsp;mi (45&nbsp;km) across.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Berg, Robbie J.|work=National Hurricane Center|title=Hurricane Iselle Discussion Number&nbsp;18|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2014/ep09/ep092014.discus.018.shtml?|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=4 August 2014|location=Miami, Florida|date=August 4, 2014}}</ref>

[[File:Iselle Aug 7 2014 2315Z (cropped).jpg|thumb|A weakening Hurricane Iselle approaching Hawaii on August&nbsp;7]]
Following peak intensity, the combination of increasing wind shear and lowering [[sea surface temperature]]s began to slowly weaken Iselle, bringing it below Category&nbsp;4&nbsp;intensity early on August&nbsp;5.<ref name="TCR"/><ref>{{cite web|author1=Stewart, Stacy R.|work=National Hurricane Center|title=Hurricane Iselle Discussion Number&nbsp;20|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2014/ep09/ep092014.discus.020.shtml?|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=4 August 2014|location=Miami, Florida|date=August 5, 2014}}</ref> Continued wind shear caused the storm to further degrade and its eye to become ragged in appearance. The NHC downgraded Iselle below major hurricane intensity at 18:00&nbsp;UTC that day.<ref name="TCR"/> At 00:00&nbsp;UTC on August&nbsp;6, forecasting responsibility transferred from the NHC to the [[Central Pacific Hurricane Center]]&nbsp;(CPHC).<ref name="TCR"/> Although wind shear began to decrease thereafter, abundant dry air caused Iselle to rapidly weaken, dropping to Category&nbsp;1 intensity on August&nbsp;6.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Houston, Sam|author2=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|title=Hurricane Iselle Discussion Number&nbsp;25|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/tcpages/archive/2014/TCDCP3.EP092014.025.1408061516|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=6 August 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii|date=August 6, 2014}}</ref> However, the suppressed wind shear allowed for the hurricane to reorganize and maintain a large eye as it tracked towards [[Hawaii]],<ref>{{cite web|author1=Houston, Sam|work=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|title=Hurricane Iselle Special Discussion Number&nbsp;26|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/tcpages/archive/2014/TCDCP3.EP092014.026.1408061710|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=6 August 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii|date=August 6, 2014}}</ref> and Iselle reached its secondary peak intensity with winds of 100&nbsp;mph (155&nbsp;km/h) at 00:00&nbsp;UTC on August&nbsp;7.<ref name="TCR"/> On August&nbsp;7, the upper-level [[trough (meteorology)|trough]] to the north caused an increase in wind shear, the storm's eye had faded and the CPHC estimated that Iselle had weakened to a minimal hurricane.<ref name="TCR"/><ref>{{cite web|author1=Ballard, Robert|work=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|title=Hurricane Iselle Discussion Number&nbsp;31|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/tcpages/archive/2014/TCDCP3.EP092014.031.1408072050|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=7 August 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii|date=August 7, 2014}}</ref> Strong wind shear disrupted the system, and Iselle weakened to a tropical storm the next day before making [[landfall (meteorology)|landfall]] at 12:30&nbsp;UTC along the [[Kau, Hawaii|Kau coast]] of the [[Hawaii (island)|Big island]] with winds of 60&nbsp;mph (95&nbsp;km/h).<ref name="TCR"/><ref>{{cite web|author1=Birchard, Tom|work=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|title=Tropical Storm Iselle Discussion Number&nbsp;34|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/tcpages/archive/2014/TCDCP3.EP092014.034.1408081501|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=8 August 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii|date=August 8, 2014}}</ref> The mountainous terrain of the island largely disrupted the main cyclonic circulation of Iselle, which manifested as a collection of small [[vortex|vortices]] south of the Hawaiian islands.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Ballard, Robert|work=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|title=Tropical Storm Iselle Discussion Number&nbsp;35|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/tcpages/archive/2014/TCDCP3.EP092014.035.1408082030|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=9 August 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii|date=August 8, 2014}}</ref> Due to the loss of any sustained thunderstorm activity at the storm's center, the CPHC decided to downgrade Iselle to a remnant area of low pressure on August&nbsp;9;<ref>{{cite web|author1=Donaldson, Pete|work=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|title=Post-Tropical Cyclone Iselle Discussion Number&nbsp;37|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/tcpages/archive/2014/TCDCP3.EP092014.037.1408090842|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=9 August 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii|date=August 9, 2014}}</ref> at the time, the disturbance was centered roughly 200&nbsp;mi (320&nbsp;km) west-southwest of [[Honolulu, Hawaii|Honolulu]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=Donaldson, Pete|work=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|title=Post-Tropical Cyclone Iselle Advisory Number&nbsp;37|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/tcpages/archive/2014/WEB_TCPCP3.EP092014.037.1408090830.php|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=9 August 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii|date=August 9, 2014}}</ref> Iselle's remnant low dissipated two days later.<ref name="TCR" />

==Preparations==
[[File:Iselle Aug 8 2014 0600–2000Z RBTOP IR.gif|250px|left|thumb|Infrared satellite loop of Tropical Storm Iselle impacting Hawaii on August&nbsp;8]]
At 21:00&nbsp;UTC on August&nbsp;5, the CPHC issued a [[tropical storm watch]] for the island of [[Hawaii (island)|Hawaii]];<ref name=Fsct22>{{cite web|author1=Birchard, Tom|work=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|title=Hurricane Iselle Forecast/Advisory Number&nbsp;22|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/tcpages/archive/2014/TCMCP3.EP092014.022.1408052039|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=6 August 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii|date=August 5, 2014}}</ref> forecasts issued by the NHC as early as August&nbsp;2 illustrated the possibility of Iselle tracking over or in the vicinity of the Hawaiian archipelago.<ref name=Fcst10>{{cite web|author1=Kimberlain, Todd B.|work=National Hurricane Center|title=Hurricane Iselle Forecast/Advisory Number&nbsp;10|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2014/ep09/ep092014.fstadv.010.shtml?|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=5 August 2014|location=Miami, Florida|date=August 3, 2014}}</ref> As the hurricane tracked closer to the islands, watches were extended as far westward as [[Oahu]].<ref name=Fsct25>{{cite web|author1=Houston, Sam|work=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|title=Hurricane Iselle Forecast/Advisory Number&nbsp;25|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/tcpages/archive/2014/TCMCP3.EP092014.025.1408061430|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=6 August 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii|date=August 6, 2014}}</ref> The first [[Tropical cyclone warnings and watches|hurricane warning]] associated with Iselle was issued on August&nbsp;6 for Hawaii County.<ref name=HurricaneWarning>{{cite web|author1=Magin, Janis L.|title=Hurricane warning issued for Hawaii County as Iselle nears|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/morning_call/2014/08/oahu-joins-maui-hawaii-counties-under-tropical.html|agency=American City Business Journals|publisher=Pacific Business News|date=August 6, 2014|access-date=6 August 2014}}</ref> Later that day, a tropical storm warning was issued for [[Maui]], [[Molokai]], [[Lanai]], [[Kahoolawe]], and Oahu.<ref name=Fsct25 /> By early on August&nbsp;7, the tropical storm warning was extended to include [[Kauai]], placing all of the main [[Hawaiian Islands|Hawaiian islands]] under some form of [[tropical cyclone watches and warnings|tropical cyclone warning]].<ref name=Fsct30>{{cite web|author1=Birchard, Tom|work=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|title=Hurricane Iselle Forecast/Advisory Number&nbsp;30|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/tcpages/archive/2014/TCMCP3.EP092014.030.1408071445|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=7 August 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii|date=August 7, 2014}}</ref> The potential for flooding also resulted in the issuance of a [[flash flood watch]] for the entirety the island chain.<ref name=TSTFlood>{{cite news|title=Tropical storm, flash flood watches issued as Hurricane Iselle approaches|url=http://khon2.com/2014/08/03/hawaii-keeps-a-watchful-eye-on-hurricane-iselle/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140812041528/http://khon2.com/2014/08/03/hawaii-keeps-a-watchful-eye-on-hurricane-iselle/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 12, 2014|access-date=6 August 2014|agency=KHON2|publisher=LIN Television Corporation|date=August 3, 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii}}</ref> By August&nbsp;9, all warnings were lifted as Iselle no longer posed a threat to the islands.<ref name=Fsct36>{{cite web|author1=Ballard, Robert|work=Central Pacific Hurricane Center|title=Hurricane Iselle Forecast/Advisory Number&nbsp;30|url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/tcpages/archive/2014/TCMCP3.EP092014.036.1408090248|publisher={{NOAA-NWS}}|access-date=9 August 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii|date=August 9, 2014}}</ref>

In anticipation for the potential impacts of both Iselle and [[2014 Pacific hurricane season#Hurricane Julio|Hurricane Julio]], Hawaii governor [[Neil Abercrombie]] signed an emergency proclamation, thereby allocating resources to future relief and mitigation operations.<ref name=Emergency>{{cite news|title=Governor signs emergency proclamation in anticipation of tropical cyclones
|url=http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/26215528/governor-signs-emergency-proclamation-in-anticipation-of-tropical-cyclones|access-date=6 August 2014|agency=HawaiiNewsNow|publisher=KHNL, WorldNow|date=August 6, 2014}}</ref> Maui County mayor [[Alan Arakawa]] issued a [[state of emergency]] for his respective county.<ref name=MauiSOE>{{cite news|title=Maui Mayor declares state of emergency for Maui County|url=http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/26219434/maui-mayor-declares-state-of-emergency-for-maui-county|access-date=7 August 2014|agency=HawaiiNewsNow|publisher=KHNL, WorldNow|date=August 7, 2014}}</ref> Due to the impending threat of the storm, the heightened sense of urgency prompted residents to stock up on necessities.<ref name=HawaiiLoads>{{cite news|author1=Esser, Doug|author2=Garcia, Oskar|title=Hawaii loads up on supplies as 2 major storms loom|url=https://news.yahoo.com/hawaii-loads-supplies-2-major-storms-loom-203412228.html|access-date=6 August 2014|agency=Associated Press|publisher=Yahoo News|date=August 5, 2014}}</ref> Although no mandatory evacuation was planned, residents of low-lying areas in Hawaii County were requested to evacuate due to the threat of [[storm surge]] and flooding.<ref name=SheltersOpen /> Residents in coastal [[Kau, Hawaii|Kau]] and [[Puna, Hawaii|Puna districts]] were advised to take precautions and evacuate to higher ground if necessary.<ref name=EffectsFelt>{{cite news|author1=Yager, Bret|title=Iselle effects felt on Big Island|url=http://westhawaiitoday.com/hurricane-season-2014/iselle-effects-felt-big-island|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140812041521/http://westhawaiitoday.com/hurricane-season-2014/iselle-effects-felt-big-island|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 12, 2014|access-date=7 August 2014|work=West Hawaii Today|agency=Stephens Media Hawaii|publisher=Stephens Media, LLC|date=August 7, 2014}}</ref> The [[United States Coast Guard]] urged boaters and mariners to exercise caution as waves were expected to reach {{convert|10|–|15|ft|m|abbr=on}} in some offshore locations.<ref name=toweaken>{{cite news|author1=Gima, Craig|title=Hurricanes to weaken, but still threaten Hawaii|url=http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20140805_Iselle_weakens_slightly_as_2_storms_head_toward_Hawaii.html|access-date=6 August 2014|newspaper=Honolulu Star Advertiser|date=August 6, 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii|archive-date=8 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808212800/http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20140805_Iselle_weakens_slightly_as_2_storms_head_toward_Hawaii.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Coast Guard also prepared to partially close ports in both Hawaii and Maui County.<ref name=PrepareShutdown>{{cite news|url=http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20140806_Coast_Guard_preparing_to_shut_down_Hawaii_island_Maui_County_ports.html?id=270261001|title=Coast Guard preparing to shut down Hawaii island, Maui County ports|newspaper=Honolulu Star-Advertiser|access-date=August 7, 2014|date=August 7, 2014}}</ref>

In [[Maui County, Hawaii|Maui County]], the [[Hawai'i Department of Education]] ordered for the closure of all schools and the designation of some facilities as emergency shelters.<ref name=MauiContinues>{{cite news|title=Maui Continues Preparations for Iselle's Stormy Weather|url=http://mauinow.com/2014/08/05/maui-continues-preparations-for-iselles-stormy-weather/|access-date=6 August 2014|publisher=Mauinow.com|date=August 5, 2014}}</ref> All public schools in Hawaii County were also closed by the department.<ref name=MoreClosures>{{cite news|title=Big Island and Maui County schools canceled Thursday as Hurricane Iselle nears state|url=http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/26207050/big-island-and-maui-county-schools-canceled-thursday-as-hurricane-iselle-nears-state|access-date=6 August 2014|agency=HawaiiNewsNow|publisher=KHNL, WorldNow|date=August 5, 2014}}</ref> Both the [[University of Hawaii]] and the [[Hawaii Community College]] closed their campuses during Iselle's passage.<ref name=SheltersOpen>{{cite news|author1=Callis, Tom|title=Shelters open, government agencies close ahead of Hurricane Iselle|url=http://westhawaiitoday.com/hurricane-season-2014/shelters-open-government-agencies-close-ahead-hurricane-iselle|access-date=7 August 2014|work=West Hawaii Today|agency=Stephens Media Hawaii|publisher=Stephens Media, LLC|date=August 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810104745/http://westhawaiitoday.com/hurricane-season-2014/shelters-open-government-agencies-close-ahead-hurricane-iselle|archive-date=10 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The [[Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources]] closed all of its managed lands in Hawaii and Maui counties and closed some of its campgrounds and wilderness areas in Oahu and Kauai counties.<ref name=DLNR>{{cite news|author1=Storms, Jade|title=DLNR to close areas for arrival of Iselle and Julio storm systems|url=http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/26207580/dlnr-to-close-areas-for-arrival-of-iselle-and-julio-storm-systems|access-date=6 August 2014|agency=HawaiiNewsNow|publisher=KHNL, WorldNow|date=August 5, 2014}}</ref> All state offices and courthouses in Hawaii County were closed with the retention of only essential staff.<ref name=SheltersOpen /> Although [[Hawaiian Airlines]] did not cancel its flights, the company waived fees for passengers seeking to change from flights expected to service during Iselle's passage.<ref name=HAirlines>{{cite news|author1=Ubay, Jason|title=Hawaiian Airlines to waive change fees due to Hurricane Iselle and Tropical Storm Julio|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2014/08/05/hawaiian-airlines-to-waive-change-fees-due-to.html|access-date=6 August 2014|agency=Pacific Business News|publisher=American City Business Journals|date=August 5, 2014}}</ref> [[United Airlines]] and [[Island Air (Hawaii)|Island Air]] later took the same accommodative measures.<ref name=SchoolsCloseResidentsStock>{{cite news|author1=Hanna, Josh|author2=Castillo, Mariano|author3=Hetter, Katia|author4=Marco, Tony|title=Schools close, residents stock up as Hawaii preps for rare cyclones|url=http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/06/us/hawaii-storms/|access-date=6 August 2014|agency=Cable News Network|publisher=Cable News Network|date=August 6, 2014}}</ref> The latter later cancelled all of its inter-Hawaiian flights on August&nbsp;7, with the exception of flights serving [[Kauai]];<ref name=Cancel>{{cite news|author1=Kelleher, Jennifer Sinco|author2=McAvoy, Audrey|title=Hawaii airline cancels inter-island flights|url=https://news.yahoo.com/hawaii-airline-cancels-inter-island-flights-145058532.html|access-date=7 August 2014|agency=Associated Press|publisher=Yahoo News|date=August 7, 2014}}</ref> [[American Airlines]] and numerous other airlines would follow suit as the threat of Iselle neared.<ref name=SheltersOpen /><ref name=Moreairlines>{{cite news|author1=Kelleher, Jennifer Sinco|author2=McAvoy, Audrey|title=More airlines cancel Hawaii flights as storm looms|url=https://news.yahoo.com/more-airlines-cancel-hawaii-flights-storm-looms-001138833.html|access-date=8 August 2014|agency=Associated Press|publisher=Yahoo News|date=August 7, 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii}}</ref> The [[Salvation Army]] readied its resources in preparation for relief operations for Iselle in Hawaii.<ref name=SheltersOpen />

==Impact==
{{Wettest tropical cyclones in Hawaii}}
Tropical storm-force winds affected much of the state as Iselle moved through, except [[Niihau]], the rest of the [[Hawaiian Islands]] all reporting gusts over {{convert|39|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}. Hurricane-force winds were confined to [[Mauna Kea]] on the Big Island, where a peak gust of {{convert|91|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} was observed.<ref>{{cite web|work=National Weather Service Office in Honolulu, Hawaii |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |date=August 8, 2014 |access-date=August 10, 2014 |title=Iselle Brings Gusty Winds Across the State of Hawaii |url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/data/HFO/PNSHFO.1408090716 |archive-date=August 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812214913/http://www.prh.noaa.gov/data/HFO/PNSHFO.1408090716 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Heavy rains affected most of the southern islands, with some areas of the Big Island seeing more than {{convert|12|in|mm|abbr=on}} due to [[orographic lift]] from the southerly flow on the backside of Iselle. The greatest total was at the [[Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge]], where {{convert|15.25|in|mm|abbr=on}} was observed. Areas on the [[Windward and leeward|leeward side]] of the island saw substantially less rain; [[Kona International Airport]] received only {{convert|0.04|in|mm|abbr=on}} during the storm's passage. Kauai saw rains in excess of {{convert|6|in|mm|abbr=on}} in several areas and a maximum of {{convert|9.58|in|mm|abbr=on}} at a [[United States Geological Survey]] station along the Kilohana Ridge. Totals peaked at {{convert|4.22|in|mm|abbr=on}} to the north on Oahu, while Molokai and Lanai received generally negligible totals.<ref>{{cite web|work=National Weather Service Office in Honolulu, Hawaii |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |date=August 10, 2014 |access-date=August 10, 2014 |title=Iselle Brought Heavy Rainfall and Flooding to Hawaii |url=http://www.prh.noaa.gov/data/HFO/PNSHFO.1408092020 |archive-date=August 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812215603/http://www.prh.noaa.gov/data/HFO/PNSHFO.1408092020 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Swells from hurricanes Iselle and Julio also produced {{convert|6|to|10|ft|m|abbr=on}} waves along the eastern shores of the Hawaiian islands.<ref name="ncdc"/>

[[File:Iselle radar 20140808 0845 UTC.png|thumb|left|Radar image of Iselle shortly before landfall on August&nbsp;8]]
Iselle brought damaging surf along the east coast of the island. Strong winds unroofed homes near [[Hilo, Hawaii|Hilo]] and downed trees.<ref name=IselleLandfall>{{cite news|author1=Bagley, Andrea|title=iselle makes landfall, power outages and flooding reported|url=http://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/iselle-makes-landfall-power-outages-and-flooding-reported/33639|access-date=8 August 2014|publisher=The Weather Network|date=August 8, 2014}}</ref> These winds also felled power lines, causing widespread outages impacting roughly 23,000&nbsp;electricity customers.<ref name=Outage>{{cite news|title=Iselle lashes Hawaii with wind, rain as Julio threatens|author=Ken Wills|work=Reuters|access-date=January 13, 2015|date=August 8, 2014|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-storm-hawaii-idUSKBN0G60XK20140808}}</ref> A geothermal plant in Puna released toxic [[hydrogen sulfide]] gases upon losing its power sources, prompting officials to urge an exodus of the immediate area,<ref name=WSJLandfall>{{cite news|author1=Carlton, Jim|author2=Aronson, Sean|author3=Audi, Tamara|author4=Lazo, Alejandro|title=Hurricane Iselle Makes Landfall on Hawaii's Big Island|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/hurricane-iselle-makes-landfall-on-hawaiis-big-island-1407486969|access-date=8 August 2014|work=The Wall Street Journal|agency=The Wall Street Journal|date=August 8, 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii}}</ref> although a number of nearby residents reported health impacts.<ref name=Impacts>{{cite news|author1=Fujimori, Leila|title=Groups demand answers on Puna power plant|url=http://punapono.com/tort/images/Advertiser.pdf|access-date=December 20, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141221044604/http://punapono.com/tort/images/Advertiser.pdf|archive-date=December 21, 2014}}</ref> A water treatment plant in [[Kula, Hawaii|Kula]] on Maui also shut down due to power failure, prompting the conservation of water supplies in that area.<ref name=BattersHawaii>{{cite news|title=Tropical Storm Iselle batters Hawaii with strong wind, heavy rain|url=http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/08/iselle-makes-landfall-near-hawaii-weakens-to-tropical-storm-105888.html|access-date=8 August 2014|agency=Associated Press, WJLA|publisher=Allbritton Communications|date=August 8, 2014|location=Honolulu, Hawaii|archive-date=11 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811005933/http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/08/iselle-makes-landfall-near-hawaii-weakens-to-tropical-storm-105888.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Iselle's winds also damaged about 1,000 coffee trees and over 2,000 [[macadamia]] trees. Damage was heaviest to the [[papaya]] crop,<ref>{{cite news|author=John Burnette|date=August 13, 2014|access-date=August 13, 2014|newspaper=Hawaii Tribune-Herald|title=Ag crops sustained extensive damage from Iselle|url=http://hawaiitribune-herald.com/news/local-news/ag-crops-sustained-extensive-damage-iselle|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140813230956/http://hawaiitribune-herald.com/news/local-news/ag-crops-sustained-extensive-damage-iselle|archive-date=August 13, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> with about 60% of the statewide crop destroyed,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Office of Senator Mazie Hirono|date=September 4, 2014|access-date=September 8, 2014|title=Hirono Applauds Disaster Declaration to Help Hawaii Farmers|url=http://www.hirono.senate.gov/press-releases/hirono-applauds-disaster-declaration-to-help-hawaii-farmers}}</ref> accounting for $55&nbsp;million in losses (2014&nbsp;[[USD]]).<ref name="ncdc">{{cite web|publisher=National Climatic Data Center|access-date=January 18, 2016|url=http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/eventdetails.jsp?id=533920|title=Event Report for Hawaii}}</ref> Other crops, including coffee, macadamia nuts, and flowers, were also damaged,<ref name="ncdc"/> and overall crop losses in the state were estimated at $66&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web|work=AON Claims Journal|date=September 8, 2014|access-date=September 8, 2014|title=Economic Losses from August Quake, Weather in U.S. Top $4 Billion: Aon|url=http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2014/09/08/254327.htm}}</ref> Only one known death took place as a direct result of the storm &ndash; a 19-year-old woman who was swept away by flood waters while hiking in a closed state park.<ref>{{cite web|author=Valdes, Manuel|title=How Tropical Weather Shook up an Island Paradise |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/aug/10/hawaiis-big-island-struggles-after-tropical-storm/?page=all|work=Washington Times |access-date=January 13, 2015|date=August 10, 2014}}</ref> Over 250&nbsp;property owners reported damage, with at least 11&nbsp;houses destroyed, and 28 with major damage.<ref name="kpua"/> Public damage and the cost to remove debris was estimated at $13.2&nbsp;million.<ref name="wht">{{cite news|newspaper=West Hawaii Today|access-date=August 27, 2014|date=August 25, 2014|title=Storm drains state's disaster fund|author=Colin M. Stewart|url=http://westhawaiitoday.com/news/local-news/storm-drains-state-s-disaster-fund|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140827105923/http://westhawaiitoday.com/news/local-news/storm-drains-state-s-disaster-fund|archive-date=August 27, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Total monetary losses in the State of Hawaii range between $148&nbsp;million and $325&nbsp;million.<ref name="TCR"/>

Due to the threat from Iselle, [[Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii|lieutenant governor]] candidate Warner Sutton requested that Governor [[Neil Abercrombie]] postpone the August&nbsp;9 [[2014 Hawaii gubernatorial election|primary]]. The governor declined the request,<ref>{{cite news|author=Keoki Kerr|title=In face of storms and a request to delay, primary election still on|agency=Hawaii News Now|date=August 6, 2014|access-date=August 10, 2014|url=http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/26207596/in-face-of-storms-and-a-request-to-delay-primary-election-still-on}}</ref> and the primary election occurred as scheduled. However, the storm damaged roads leading to two polling stations on the Big Island, prompting officials to decide the election by [[absentee ballot]] in those areas.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=Hawaii News Now|date=August 9, 2014|access-date=August 10, 2014|title=Storm damage forces state to postpone election for two Big Island polling places|url=http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/26237677/storm-damage-forces-state-to-postpone-election-for-two-big-island-polling-places}}</ref> After a close campaign between incumbent [[United States Senate|Senator]] [[Brian Schatz]] and [[United States House of Representatives|Congresswoman]] [[Colleen Hanabusa]], the [[United States Senate special election in Hawaii, 2014|senate primary]], held on the same day as the gubernatorial primary, was too close to call after Schatz led by only 1,635&nbsp;votes. As a result, the election hinged on the two closed polling stations, where more than 8,000&nbsp;people had the option to vote by mail.<ref>{{cite news|author=Edward-Isaac Dovere|author2=Kyle Cheney|title=Schatz-Hanabusa race too close to call|publisher=Politico|access-date=August 10, 2014|date=August 10, 2014|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2014/08/hawaii-governor-race-neil-abercrombie-109885.html}}</ref> This was later changed to an in-person vote for August&nbsp;15, despite a challenge from the Hanabusa campaign with regards to storm damage, and Schatz ultimately won.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Sean Sullivan|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=August 16, 2014|access-date=August 17, 2014|title=Hawaii's Schatz defeats Hanabusa in Senate primary|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/08/16/hawaiis-sen-schatz-defeats-hanabusa-in-primary/}}</ref> The Hawaii [[American Civil Liberties Union]] later sued the state over how they handled the election.<ref>{{cite news|agency=Associated Press |date=August 27, 2014 |access-date=August 27, 2014 |title=Hawaii AG's office urges primary lawsuit dismissal |newspaper=West Hawaii Today |url=http://westhawaiitoday.com/community-bulletin/hawaii-ag-s-office-urges-primary-lawsuit-dismissal-0 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140902025140/http://westhawaiitoday.com/community-bulletin/hawaii-ag-s-office-urges-primary-lawsuit-dismissal-0 |archive-date=September 2, 2014 }}</ref>

==Aftermath and records==
[[File:Iselle2014filledrainblk.gif|250px|thumb|Rainfall map for Hurricane Iselle in Hawaii]]
After the storm, [[Hawaiian Electric Industries]] worked to restore power across the Big Island, aided by trucks removing trees and debris from roads. By August&nbsp;20, 99% of customers had their power restored, leaving 1,100&nbsp;residents by 12&nbsp;days after the storm.<ref>{{cite news|author=Clayton Wakida|title=Power restored to 99% of HELCO customers|publisher=KITV4.com|date=August 20, 2014|url=http://www.kitv.com/news/power-restored-to-99-of-helco-customers/27646482#!bG4RFU|access-date=August 20, 2014|archive-date=August 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821160528/http://www.kitv.com/news/power-restored-to-99-of-helco-customers/27646482#!bG4RFU|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, it took until September&nbsp;11, or about five weeks after the storm, for all power to be restored.<ref>{{cite news|author=Clayton Wakida |title=Hawaiian Telcom service restored on Big Island |publisher=KITV4.com |date=September 11, 2014 |url=http://www.kitv.com/news/hawaiian-telcom-service-restored-on-big-island/28021256 |access-date=September 11, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912070527/http://www.kitv.com/news/hawaiian-telcom-service-restored-on-big-island/28021256 |archive-date=September 12, 2014 }}</ref> Post-storm surveys indicated that the damage from Iselle was mostly related to trees that were not native to the island, which weakened and snapped under the high winds.<ref>{{cite news|agency=Associated Press |date=August 20, 2014 |title=Officials: Invasive trees caused more storm damage |access-date=August 20, 2014 |url=http://www.kpua.net/news.php?id=30115 |publisher=Hawaii News |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821104747/http://www.kpua.net/news.php?id=30115 |archive-date=August 21, 2014 }}</ref> Residents across Hawaii donated over $80,000 after the storm to assist victims, organized through the Hawaii Island United Way. Local charities distributed {{convert|5000|lb|kg|abbr=on}} of food to over 3,000&nbsp;families.<ref>{{cite news|agency=Associated Press|date=August 20, 2014|access-date=August 20, 2014|title=More than $80K donated for relief|publisher=The Maui News|url=http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/588838/More-than--80K-donated-for-relief.html?nav=5031|archive-date=August 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821122512/http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/588838/More-than--80K-donated-for-relief.html?nav=5031|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The [[Federal Emergency Management Agency]] (FEMA) completed a disaster survey of houses on August&nbsp;19, a first step toward a federal disaster declaration. Due to the damage, [[United States House of Representatives|Congresswoman]] [[Tulsi Gabbard]] remarked, "I'm urging FEMA, Hawaii County, the governor and President [[Barack Obama|Obama]] to expedite the process of declaring Iselle's devastation a natural disaster so that the people of Puna can receive immediate help."<ref>{{Cite news|author=Colin Stewart|newspaper=West Hawaii Today|date=August 20, 2014|access-date=August 20, 2014|title=FEMA finishes Puna home survey: But approval of federal relief in wake of Iselle could be more than week away|url=http://westhawaiitoday.com/hurricane-season-2014/fema-finishes-puna-home-survey-approval-federal-relief-wake-iselle-could-be|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822022053/http://westhawaiitoday.com/hurricane-season-2014/fema-finishes-puna-home-survey-approval-federal-relief-wake-iselle-could-be|archive-date=August 22, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> On August&nbsp;25, Governor Abercrombie formally requested for federal assistance, after the state depleted its disaster fund,<ref name="wht"/> but that was rejected by FEMA due to insufficient damage.<ref name="kpua">{{Cite news|agency=Associated Press |date=August 29, 2014 |access-date=August 29, 2014 |title=FEMA denies Hawaii's post-storm disaster request |newspaper=Hawaii News |url=http://www.kpua.net/news.php?id=30139 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903082030/http://www.kpua.net/news.php?id=30139 |archive-date=September 3, 2014 }}</ref> However, [[United States Secretary of Agriculture|Agriculture Secretary]] [[Tom Vilsack]] declared an agriculture disaster, prompting the [[Small Business Administration]] to allow federal disaster loans to small businesses.<ref>{{Cite news|agency=Associated Press|date=September 5, 2014|access-date=January 13, 2015|title=Big Island businesses eligible for disaster loans in aftermath of Tropical Storm Iselle|publisher=Maui News|url=http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/589416/Big-Island-businesses-eligible-for-disaster-loans.html?nav=8|archive-date=January 14, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114010237/http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/589416/Big-Island-businesses-eligible-for-disaster-loans.html?nav=8|url-status=dead}}</ref> The FEMA decision was reversed on September&nbsp;12, when the federal government approved aid for rebuilding public buildings, as well as future disaster mitigation.<ref>{{Cite news|agency=Associated Press |date=September 15, 2014 |access-date=September 15, 2014 |title=Obama approves aid for some repairs after Iselle |newspaper=Hawaii News |url=http://www.kpua.net/news.php?id=30184 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114012655/http://www.kpua.net/news.php?id=30184 |archive-date=January 14, 2015 }}</ref>

When Iselle made [[landfall (meteorology)|landfall]] on the [[Hawaii (island)|Big Island]] with winds of 60&nbsp;mph (95&nbsp;km/h), it became the strongest tropical cyclone on record to hit the island, and [[List of Hawaii hurricanes|one of only three storms]] to hit the island at tropical storm intensity or higher, along with Tropical Storm Seven in [[1958 Pacific hurricane season|1958]], and [[Hurricane Darby (2016)|Tropical Storm Darby]] in [[2016 Pacific hurricane season|2016]]. If Iselle had made landfall as a hurricane, it would have been the first hurricane to ever hit the Big Island.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Accuweather|date=August 9, 2014|access-date=August 10, 2014|title=Iselle Unloads Flooding Rain, Damaging Winds on Hawaii|url=http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/hurricane-iselle-to-impact-haw/31586142|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809063801/http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/hurricane-iselle-to-impact-haw/31586142|archive-date=August 9, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> With estimated damage cost of $148 to 325&nbsp;million (2014&nbsp;[[United States dollar|USD]]), Iselle became the third-costliest tropical cyclone to ever hit the [[U.S. state]] of [[Hawaii]], even after accounting for inflation. The only tropical cyclones to cause more damage to the islands were [[Hurricane Iwa|Iwa]] in [[1982 Pacific hurricane season|1982]], and [[Hurricane Iniki|Iniki]] in [[1992 Pacific hurricane season|1992]].<ref name="Hawaii Hurricanes 1900-2010">{{cite web|publisher=National Hurricane Center|access-date=August 31, 2014|title=Deadliest & Costliest Tropical Cyclones (1900-2010) for Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (page 31)|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pdf/nws-nhc-6.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|publisher=TMCnet.com|date=August 14, 2014|access-date=August 31, 2014|title=Hurricane Iselle Downs Power in Honolulu|url=http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/power-protection/articles/386592-hurricane-iselle-downs-power-honolulu.htm}}</ref> In addition, Iselle was the third-strongest tropical cyclone to ever make landfall on the main Hawaiian islands after hurricanes [[Hurricane Dot|Dot]] and Iniki.{{refn|name="Note 1"|group=notes|Hurricane Iwa did not make landfall on Hawaii, rather it made a direct hit on the islands as a strong Category&nbsp;1 hurricane.}}<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Hawaii 24/7|date=August 5, 2014|access-date=August 10, 2014|title=List of Hawaii hurricanes dating to 1843|url=http://www.hawaii247.com/2014/08/05/list-of-hawaii-hurricanes-dating-to-1843/}}</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|Tropical cyclones|Hawaii}}
*[[Hurricane Gil (1983)]]&nbsp;– Skirted north of Hawaii, causing widespread power outages, gusty winds, and heavy rain
*[[Hurricane Estelle (1986)]]&nbsp;– Passed south of Hawaii, produced high waves
*[[Hurricane Daniel (2006)]]&nbsp;– Long-lived and annular hurricane whose remnants brought minor flooding to Hawaii
*[[Tropical Storm Flossie (2013)]]&nbsp;– Tracked near the Hawaiian islands from the east, bringing stormy conditions
*[[Hurricane Darby (2016)]]&nbsp;– Made landfall as a weaker tropical storm in the same area as Iselle, just two years later
*[[Hurricane Olivia (2018)]]&nbsp;– Made landfall on the islands of [[Maui]] and [[Lanai]] as a tropical storm

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2014/refresh/ISELLE+shtml/203406.shtml The National Hurricane Center's advisory archive for Hurricane Iselle]
* [http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2014/ISELLE_graphics.shtml The National Hurricane Center's graphics archive for Iselle]
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