Hawaii Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/24/2026 19:51

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 24 at 4:51PM HST until September 26 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 24, 2026 - 7:51pm
Expires: 
September 25, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
Hurricane Nolo is expected to bring heavy flooding rain to the eastern end of the state over the next few days. The exact track of the dangerous tropical cyclone remains somewhat uncertain, but significant heavy rain is likely over windward and southeast Big Island. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Big Island, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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... - Deep moisture on the north side of Hurricane Nolo will bring heavy showers later tonight over Big Island and spread to Maui. Windward and southeast Big Island and windward Maui are the most likely to experience heavy rain due to the slow moving tropical cyclone, with considerable flooding possible over portions of Big Island Friday and Saturday. Other islands in Maui County are at risk as well.
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description: 
Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Haleakala Summit; Kona; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Big Island Summit; Molokai Windward; Molokai Southeast; Molokai North; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; Windward Haleakala; Kipahulu; South Maui/Upcountry; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East; Big Island North
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov