Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 6 at 5:00PM HST until September 8 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 8:00pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
Moisture along the eastern flank of Hurricane Lowell will bring
periods of heavy rain to the main Hawaiian Islands through Tuesday.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Kauai and Niihau.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* 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...
- Moisture along the eastern flank of Hurricane Lowell will bring
periods of heavy rain to the main Hawaiian islands through
Tuesday. Initially, the threat of heavy rain will be highest
along windward and mountain areas, and then spread everywhere as
the winds become more southerly by Monday.
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; Kauai North; Kauai East; Kauai South
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov