Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 14 at 2:37AM HST until March 14 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 5:37am
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
FFWHFO
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Molokai in Maui County
* Until 600 AM HST.
* At 237 AM HST, radar indicated light to moderate rain over
Molokai, with rain falling at a rate of a half inch per hour.
Although rainfall rates have diminished, Emergency Management
reported that high water continues to flow over Kamehameha Highway
near mile marker 6, and that it is currently closed to vehicular
traffic.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are
possible in steep terrain.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
The entire island of Molokai.
Instruction:
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
Area Description:
Maui, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov