Hawaii Flood Watch | Effective 04/12/2026 18:00

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 12 at 3:00PM HST until April 13 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 12, 2026 - 6:00pm
Expires: 
April 13, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND MAUI THROUGH 6 AM HST MONDAY... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Niihau. * WHEN...Through 6 AM HST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain continues as deep tropical moisture remains in place over the area. Although rain rates have been generally light, there remains potential for an increase in rates overnight. In addition, heavy showers have developed over Maui County. Overall, the threat for flash flooding is diminishing.
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description: 
Niihau; Kauai Southwest; Kauai Mountains; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Olomana; Central Oahu; Waianae Mountains; Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Haleakala Summit; Kauai North; Kauai East; Kauai South; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Koolau Windward; Koolau Leeward; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; South Maui/Upcountry; South Haleakala
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI