Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 9 at 2:57PM HST until March 14 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR NIIHAU AND KAUAI BEGINNING TUESDAY...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR OAHU BEGINNING TUESDAY EVENING...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR MAUI COUNTY BEGINNING WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of
streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along
with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff.
Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Considerable flash flooding is possible this week beginning
early Tuesday as a powerful kona low develops northwest of
the state and draws deep tropical moisture across the
islands. Persistent bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms may
produce intense rainfall rates, leading to rapid rises in
streams and flooding of roads and low-lying areas.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Haleakala Summit; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; South Maui/Upcountry; South Haleakala
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov