Maui County Alerts
Flash Flood Warning issued March 14 at 1:20PM HST until March 14 at 5:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
FFWHFO
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Maui in Maui County
* Until 500 PM HST.
* At 120 PM HST, radar indicated moderate to heavy rain continuing
over the island of Maui. Rain was falling at a rate of half an
inch to 1 inch per hour. The heaviest rain was falling over the
south-facing slopes of Mount Haleakala between Makena and Hamoa
with additional rain expected to move in from the southwest.
Emergency Management continues to report multiple roads closed due
to flooding.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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...
The entire island of Maui.
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.
The heavy rains may cause rock and mudslides in steep terrain areas.