Flash Flood Warning for Maui, HI
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Kahoolawe in Maui
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What is happening
At 1030 AM HST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain over windward and southeast Maui. Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour and has been nearly stationary along the eastern flank of Haleakala. Flash flooding is ongoing. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated....
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Bulletin details
At 1030 AM HST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain over windward and southeast Maui. Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour and has been nearly stationary along the eastern flank of Haleakala. Flash flooding is ongoing. 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... Keanae, Nahiku, Kipahulu, Kaupo, Huelo, Makawao, Hana, Pukalani, Haiku-Pauwela and Haliimaile.
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 29 at 10:30AM HST until October 29 at 11:45AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued October 29 at 8:55AM HST until October 29 at 11:45AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Honolulu HI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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