Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 22 at 7:20AM HST until March 22 at 8:30AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 22, 2026 - 10:20am
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 720 AM HST, radar indicated heavy showers and thunderstorms
moving over Molokai. The most intense rainfall has been observed
over southeast Molokai, where rain is falling at a rate of 1 to 2
inches per hour. Water levels are elevated in Kawela Gulch and
Halawa Stream. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
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.
Area Description:
Maui, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov