Flood Watch through this afternoon

Flood Watch for Maui and Big Island through this aternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch through this afternoon for Maui and the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.

Instability associated with a an upper disturbance combined with lingering moisture and saturated grounds will maintain the potential for locally heavy showers and thunderstorms.

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.

The public should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Maui Flood Warning Canceled

The heavy rain has ended for now. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat this morning. Light to moderate showers continue along the windward areas at this time, and additional showers are forecast through the afternoon.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday for Maui.

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Maui Flash Flood Warning extended to 10:30 a.m.

The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for Maui until 10:30 a.m. At 7:16 a.m., radar showed heavy rain over east Maui. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. The heaviest rain is falling over the Kaupō area. Additional heavy showers are expected through the morning. Flash flooding is ongoing.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include: Kīpahulu, Kaupō, Nāhiku, Hāna, Keʻanae, Haleakalā National Park, Wailua and Hāmoa.

Maui Flash Flood Warning until 7:30 a.m.

The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for the island of Maui until 7:30 a.m. At 3:54 a.m., radar showed persistent heavy rain over the windward slopes of Haleakalā, with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Streams have responded with water levels running high, particularly in the Hanawai and ʻOheʻo Gulch streams. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include: Kīpahulu, Kaupō, Keʻanae, Nāhiku, Kula, Makawao, Pukalani, Kēōkea, Huelo, Hāna, Hāliʻimaile, Haʻikū-Paʻuwela, Paʻuwela, Haleakalā National Park, Wailua, Kailua and Hāmoa.

The public is advised to stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even if they are currently dry. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.