Flash Flood Warning issued October 29 at 12:51PM HST until October 29 at 2:45PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
At 1251 PM HST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain over windward
Maui. Rain rates have decreased from earlier but is still falling at
a rate of 0.5 to 1.0 inch per hour. The heaviest rain is now over the
far eastern end of Maui near Hamoa and Kipahulu. Flash flooding is
ongoing. Additional bands of moderate to heavy rain will continue
over the next few hours.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Keanae, Nahiku, Kipahulu, Kaupo, Huelo, Makawao, Hana, Pukalani,
Haiku-Pauwela and Haliimaile.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
- This month
- 1900th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days