Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 24 at 3:54AM HST until March 24 at 7:30AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 24, 2026 - 6:54am
Expires:
March 24, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
FFWHFO
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Maui in Maui County
* Until 730 AM HST.
* At 354 AM HST, radar indicated persistent heavy rain over the
windward slopes of Haleakala, with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches
per hour. Streams have responded with water levels running high,
particularly in the Hanawai and Oheo Gulch streams. 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...
Kipahulu, Kaupo, Keanae, Nahiku, Kula, Makawao, Pukalani, Keokea,
Huelo, Hana, Haliimaile, Haiku-Pauwela, Pauwela, Haleakala
National Park, Wailua, Kailua and Hamoa.
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.
Area Description:
Maui, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov