Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 14 at 4:48AM HST until August 16 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 7:48am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
Tropical Cyclone Lala will bring heavy rain to the Big Island and
Maui County this evening through Sunday and Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau
Saturday evening through late Sunday night.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe.
* WHEN...From this evening through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of
streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along
with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff.
Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Tropical Cyclone Lala will bring periods of heavy rain to Lanai,
Molokai, and Kahoolawe this evening through late Saturday night.
Current forecast has rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches with local
amounts up to 8 inches. The highest rainfall totals are expected
over windward areas.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov