Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 21 at 4:17PM HST until March 21 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 7:17pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 417 PM HST, radar indicated heavy showers have diminished
slightly, with rain falling at rates of up to 1 inch per hour.
Flooding remains ongoing. Stream levels remain high across West
Maui, especially in Ukumehame Gulch and the Waihee River, and
emergency management reported road closures in Lahaina, Kahului, and
Wailuku areas.
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...
Kihei, Waikapu, Maalaea, Wailuku, Waiehu, Waihee, Paia, Olowalu,
Makawao, Kahakuloa, Kula, Keokea, Pauwela and Haiku.
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: