Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 15 at 1:59PM HST until March 16 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 4:59pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
...FLOOD WATCH FOR MAUI COUNTY AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be
closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas
may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to
rapid runoff.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- With deep moisture in place, southwest winds will deliver
periods of moderate to heavy rain to portions of Leeward Maui
through tonight. Saturated ground conditions will increase
the risk for flash flooding.
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