Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 26 at 5:26PM HST until September 27 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 26, 2026 - 8:26pm
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
Hurricane Nolo is now south-southwest of the Big Island and
beginning to move more quickly off to the west. The possibility of
heavy rain could lead to localized flooding over portions of the Big
Island through tonight.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...The Big Island.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* 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...
- The possibility remains for localized flooding over areas of the
Big Island due to heavy rain from Hurricane Nolo to the
south-southwest 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:
Kona; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Big Island Summit; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Big Island East; Big Island North
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov