The Hawaiian Gazette, Honolulu, HI, January 29, 1879
The severest storm of wind and heavy tall of rain which has visited these Islands for many years has just past. The storm lasted for ten days and during that time the rainfall was very great. A good deal of damage was done in and around this city. In the way of blowing down trees and fences on Saturday night and during Sunday last, at which time the tempest was at its hight. On Sunday night the wind abated and rain almost ceased by Monday morning, when the sun came out clear, bright and warm. We have heard of quite a number of cattle dying from the cold and rain.