Update: Power restored to thousands on Hawaiʻi Island; storm system could delay remaining repairs
Update: Power restored to thousands on Hawaiʻi Island; storm system could delay remaining repairs
Additional outages possible as Tropical Storm Moke arrives
HONOLULU, Aug. 23, 2026 – Hawaiian Electric has restored power to approximately 3,200 Hawaiʻi Island customers since yesterday morning. As of this afternoon, about 6,460 customers remain without power.
Crews are continuing restoration work in some of the hardest-hit areas, including additional parts of Kaloko Mauka, Mountain View, Glenwood, Ahualoa and Kaʻū. Hawaiian Electric personnel, supported by crews from Southern California Edison through the Western Region Mutual Assistance Group, worked overnight to repair extensive damage and restore service as safely and quickly as possible.
Impacts from Tropical Storm Moke may slow ongoing repair efforts. Heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and unsafe conditions could delay work and may cause new outages in areas that currently have power.
Estimated restoration times are based on the best information available at the time. Times may be adjusted due to access issues, additional damage, unsafe conditions, or specialized equipment. The list below focuses on larger or more complex outage areas that are estimated to take longer to fully restore. The purpose of this list is to enable customers to make plans based on estimated restoration times. Keep in mind:
- This list does not represent every community or pocket of customers currently without power on Hawai‘i Island – even if your area isn’t listed here, Hawaiian Electric is aware and is working on restorations.
- Some locations that experienced little storm damage may still be without power because of damage to lines and facilities that provide electricity to their area. These may be hidden from view or located in distant areas.
| Estimated
Restoration Timeframe |
Area |
| Essentially restored |
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| Within 24 hours for most, extended outages for some |
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| Beyond 48 hours, significant extended outage possible | Kaloko Mauka: Some customers have been restored, but remaining customers should prepare for a possible extended outage due to extensive pole repairs needed. |
| 5 – 7 days |
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| By Sept. 8 for full restoration; many sooner |
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Customers who are without power but see their neighbors have electricity restored should call their respective Trouble Line to report the outage:
- Hawai‘i Island: 1-855-304-9191 or Report online
- O‘ahu: 1-855-304-1212 or Report online
- Maui County: 1-855-304-8181 or Report online
