Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 11 at 3:06AM HST until March 14 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 6:06am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU AND MAUI COUNTY
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR THE BIG ISLAND FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...The Big Island.
* WHEN...From this evening 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 beginning later today
as a large and powerful kona storm northwest of the state
draws deep tropical moisture northward 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:
Kona; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East; Big Island North
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov