Flash Flood Warning Hawaii | Effective 03/20/2026 21:49

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued March 20 at 6:49PM HST until March 20 at 9:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 20, 2026 - 9:49pm
Expires: 
March 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Description: 
At 649 PM HST, radar indicated moderate to locally heavy rain over parts of leeward and east Oahu. Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour. Additional bands of moderate to locally heavy showers will be possible through tonight. Flash Flooding is ongoing, or is expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road closures possible in some areas. Landslides are possible in steep terrain. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Honolulu, Waipio, Moanalua, Halawa, Salt Lake, Aiea, Kalihi, Pearl City, Ahuimanu, Iroquois Point, Manoa, Kahaluu, Kaneohe, Waiahole, Waipahu, Waikele, Palolo, Maunawili, Waikane and Ewa Beach.
Instruction: 
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even if they are currently dry. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low lying spots.
Area Description: 
Oahu in Honolulu, HI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Honolulu HI