Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 22 at 9:48AM HST until March 22 at 11:30AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 22, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 948 AM HST, radar indicated that heavy showers and thunderstorms
have decreased in coverage and intensity, with the heaviest rain
falling at a rate of up to 1 inch per hour over southeast Molokai.
While water levels have lowered in at Kawela Gulch and Halawa
Stream, emergency management reports that Kamehameha V Highway
remains hazardous for travel east of Kaunakakai at Kapaakea Loop.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are possible
in steep terrain.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
the entire island of Molokai.
Instruction:
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Area Description:
Maui, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: