Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 14 at 10:16PM HST until March 15 at 1:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 1:16am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 1016 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the entire Big
Island of Hawaii. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 3 inches per
hour. Several stream gauges remain above flood warning thresholds
island-wide. Flash flooding is ongoing with reports of highway
closures and flooding in local communities.
Hawaii County Emergency Management officials are asking residents
and visitors to shelter in place for this life threatening event,
keeping roadways clear for emergency responders.
HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
the entire Big Island of Hawaii.
Instruction:
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
The heavy rains may cause rock and mudslides in steep terrain areas.
Area Description:
Hawaii in Hawaii, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: