Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 13 at 9:38PM HST until March 13 at 11:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 12:38am
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 938 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the island of Maui.
Rain was falling at a rate of 1.5 to 2 inches per hour. The heaviest
rain is falling over the south-facing slopes and coasts from Maalaea
Bay to Kihei to Makena to Kipahulu. Additionally, law enforcement
reported multiple road closures and water entering homes in the
Kihei area.
HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Significant and life threatening flooding in drainages,
streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low lying
areas. Multiple public road closures expected, as well
as landslides in steep terrain.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Kula, Pukalani, Makawao, Keokea,
Haliimaile, Paia, Puunene, Haiku-Pauwela, Wailea, Pauwela,
Maalaea, Huelo, Ulupalakua, Makena, Waikapu, Wailuku and Waiehu.
Instruction:
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on
foot. Turn around, don't drown.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Maui, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov