Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 7 at 3:08AM HST until April 10 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 6:08am
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
...FLOOD WATCH FOR ALL ISLANDS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...The island of Kauai, Niihau, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai,
Kahoolawe, and the Big Island.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to excessive rainfall
and 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...
- A deep layered trough will develop west of the islands and
draw abundant moisture northward as it strengthens on
Tuesday. Instability and upward forcing will enhance the
available moisture and bring the potential for heavy rain and
thunderstorms leading to flash flooding across all islands in
the state of Hawaii.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Kauai Mountains; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Olomana; Central Oahu; Waianae Mountains; Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Haleakala Summit; Kona; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Big Island Summit; Kauai North; Kauai East; Kauai South; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Koolau Windward; Koolau Leeward; 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; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East; Big Island North
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov