Flash Flood Warning Hawaii | Effective 03/20/2026 23:42

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued March 20 at 8:42PM HST until March 21 at 12:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 20, 2026 - 11:42pm
Expires: 
March 21, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
FFWHFO The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... The island of Oahu in Honolulu County * Until midnight HST tonight. * At 842 PM HST, emergency management reported closed roads on the windward side of the island due to earlier flooding. Latest radar shows a decrease in shower intensity, however additional bands of moderate to locally heavy showers will likely move in from the south. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Emergency management. 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. Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on foot. Turn around, don't drown. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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