Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 14 at 8:42PM HST until March 16 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 11:42pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
...FLOOD WATCH FOR MAUI COUNTY AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...FLOOD WATCH FOR OAHU CANCELED...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...The Big Island.
* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.
* 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 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