Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 15 at 12:54AM HST until March 15 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 3:54am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
FFWHFO
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Big Island of Hawaii in Hawaii County
* Until 600 AM HST.
* At 1254 AM HST, Emergency Management continues to report
widespread flooding impacts and road closures across the Big
Island of Hawaii. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per
hour in some areas and additional heavy rain remains possible.
Hawaii County Emergency Management officials are asking residents
and visitors to shelter in place for this life threatening event,
keeping roadways clear for emergency responders.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain impacts multiple
communities on the Big Island of Hawaii.
SOURCE...Emergency Management.
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 Big Island of Hawaii.
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.
The heavy rains may cause rock and mudslides in steep terrain areas.
Area Description:
Hawaii in Hawaii, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov