Headline:
Coastal Flood Statement issued June 16 at 3:05AM HST until June 16 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Coastal Flood Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 6:05am
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR ALL SOUTH FACING SHORES THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOODING DURING HIGH TIDES THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.The combination of a moderate to large, long-period south-
southwest (200- 190 degrees) swell and King Tides will causev wave
run up and could cause local coastal flooding during the
afternoon high tide along south facing shores. Also due to the
highest monthly tides and water levels running higher than
predicted at select areas, flooding along all shorelines and in
low-lying coastal areas are expected especially during the late
afternoon and early evening hours.
* WHAT...Nuisance coastal flooding due to high water levels.
* WHERE...Vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways, docks, boat
ramps and other coastal infrastructure.
* WHEN...Around the daily peak tide this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor
coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation.
Instruction:
Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to
drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with
fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to
higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get
too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure
canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches.
Area Description:
Oahu North Shore; Olomana; Maui Windward West; Kauai North; Kauai East; Koolau Windward; Molokai Windward; Molokai North; Molokai West; Lanai Windward; Maui Central Valley North; Windward Haleakala; Big Island East; Big Island North
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov