Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 14 at 7:59PM HST until March 14 at 11:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 10:59pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
FFWHFO
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Maui in Maui County
* Until 1100 PM HST.
* At 759 PM HST, radar indicates that the heaviest rainfall has
shifted to the windward and southeast sections of Maui, with
current rainfall rates generally down to around 0.5 to 1 inch per
hour. Although the rainfall rates have decreased, runoff from
earlier heavy rainfall continues to keep streams elevated.
Emergency Management reports the highway near Hana remains closed
this evening in both directions due to flooding. Flooding has also
been reported in Lahaina, with additional flooding possible
through the late evening hours due to runoff and drainage.
HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Significant and life threatening flooding in
drainages, streams, rivers, roads, properties, and
other low lying areas. Multiple public road closures
expected, as well as landslides in steep terrain.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Kula, Pukalani, Makawao, Keokea,
Haliimaile, Paia, Puunene, Haiku-Pauwela, Wailea, Pauwela,
Maalaea, Huelo, Ulupalakua, Makena, Waikapu, Wailuku and Waiehu.
Instruction:
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on
foot. Turn around, don't drown.
The heavy rains may cause rock and mudslides in steep terrain areas.
SNM: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS hasta 11:00 PM HST. Evite areas inundadas.
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS en efecto para esta area hasta las 11:00 PM HST. Esta es una situacion peligrosa y amenaza la vida. No intente viajar a menos que sea para abandonar un area propensa a inundaciones o bajo una orden de desalojo.
Area Description:
Maui, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov