Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 15 at 11:03PM HST until August 16 at 2:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:03am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The island of Maui in Maui County...
* WHEN...Until 200 AM HST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in
streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1100 PM HST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to locally heavy
rain starting to move over Maui from the south. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Rain
was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour. Bands of
heavy rain should increase over Maui tonight.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Kula, Pukalani, Makawao, Haliimaile,
Keokea, Paia, Puunene, Haiku-Pauwela and Pauwela.
Instruction:
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to
flooding.
A Flood Watch is also in effect for Maui through late tonight.
Area Description:
Maui, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov