Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 15 at 4:25PM HST until August 17 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 7:25pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
Hurricane Lala will continue to bring heavy rain to the Big Island
and Maui County through late tonight, and bring heavy rain to Oahu,
Kauai, and Niihau this evening through late Sunday night.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be
possible.
* WHERE...Kauai, Niihau and Oahu.
* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.
* 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...
- Hurricane Lala will bring periods of heavy rain to Kauai, Niihau,
and Oahu this evening through late Sunday night. Current forecast
has rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches with local amounts up to 8
inches.
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; Kauai North; Kauai East; Kauai South; East Honolulu; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Koolau Windward; Koolau Leeward
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov