Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 2:07AM HST until August 16 at 5:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

FFWHFO The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The island of Maui in Maui County * Until 500 AM HST. * At 207 AM HST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain bands across Maui. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2.5 inches per hour with the heaviest rainfall over the south and east slopes of Haleakala. Local streams are rising quickly and flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Kipahulu, Kihei, Kula, Pukalani, Makawao, Haliimaile, Keokea, Paia, Puunene, Haiku-Pauwela and Pauwela.

What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Issued by NWS Honolulu HI; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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