Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 13 at 8:35PM HST until March 13 at 11:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 11:35pm
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 835 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the island of Maui.
Rain was falling at a rate of around 2 inches per hour. The heaviest
rain is falling over the south-facing slopes of West Maui and Mount
Haleakala from Kaanapali to Kihei to Makena to Kipahulu. Emergency
Management also reported flooding in Kihei with South Kihei Road
closed between North Kihei and Uwapo Road.
HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Significant and life threatening flooding in drainages,
streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low lying
areas. Multiple public road closures expected, as well
as landslides in steep terrain.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Kula, Pukalani, Makawao, Keokea,
Haliimaile, Paia, Puunene, Haiku-Pauwela, Wailea, Pauwela,
Maalaea, Huelo, Ulupalakua, Makena, Waikapu, Wailuku and Waiehu.
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.
SNM: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS hasta 11:00 PM HST. Evite areas inundadas.
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS en efecto para esta area hasta las 11:00 PM HST. Esta es una situacion peligrosa y amenaza la vida. No intente viajar a menos que sea para abandonar un area propensa a inundaciones o bajo una orden de desalojo.
Area Description:
Maui, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: