Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 1:49AM HST until August 16 at 5:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 4:49am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The island of Maui in Maui County...
* WHEN...Until 500 AM HST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in
streams. River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 142 AM HST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to locally heavy
rain bands moving into Maui from the south. Rain was falling at a
rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour with the heaviest rain across the
south and southeast slopes of Haleakala. Additional heavy showers
are expected over the next few hours. Local streams are steadily
rising, especially the Oheo Gulch near Kipahulu.
- 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 this morning.
Area Description:
Maui, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov