Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 26 at 3:48AM HST until September 26 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 26, 2026 - 6:48am
Expires:
September 26, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
Hurricane Nolo remains nearly stationary south of the Big Island.
The possibility of heavy rain could lead to localized flooding over
portions of the Big Island and Maui.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Big Island, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* 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. 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...
- The possibility remains for localized flooding over areas of the
Big Island and Maui due to heavy rain from slow moving Hurricane
Nolo to the south of the Big Island. Areas most at risk for
flooding are the windward and southeast portions of the Big
Island where the ground remains saturated after recent rains.
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