Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 21 at 1:33PM HST until March 21 at 3:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 4:33pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 133 PM HST, radar indicated heavy showers and thunderstorms
continuing to move over West Maui from the southwest, with rain
falling at rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour. Emergency management
reported road closures in Lahaina and near Kahakuloa. Streams may
rise rapidly across West Maui, including in areas not experiencing
heavy rain, and heavy rain is expected to spread to additional areas
of Maui through the afternoon.
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...
Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Waikapu, Maalaea, Wailuku, Puunene,
Waiehu, Waihee, Paia, Haliimaile, Olowalu, Pukalani, Makawao,
Kahakuloa, Wailea, Kula, Keokea, Pauwela and Haiku-Pauwela.
Instruction:
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Area Description:
Maui, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: