Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 14 at 4:40AM HST until March 14 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 7:40am
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
At 440 AM HST, radar indicated moderate to locally heavy rain over
Molokai, with rain falling at a rate of half an inch per hour.
Although rainfall rates remain low, 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.
Additional moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to move into the
island during the next couple of hours.
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