Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 15 at 2:00PM HST until August 15 at 5:15PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The island of Maui in Maui County...
* WHEN...Until 515 PM HST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in
streams. River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 200 PM HST, Doppler radar indicated areas of moderate to
locally heavy rain moving into East Maui and the eastern slopes
of Haleakala. Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per
hour. In addition, stream gauges in the area remain elevated and
Piiholo Road was reported closed near Waiahiwi Road in Makawao.
Additional rainfall is expected throughout the rest of the day,
with heavier rain likely as evening approaches.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Nahiku, Keanae, Kipahulu, Kaupo, Hana, Huelo, Makawao, Haiku-
Pauwela, Haliimaile and Pauwela.
Instruction:
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to
flooding.
A Flood Watch is also in effect.
Area Description:
Maui, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov