Flash Flood Warning for Maui, HI
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Kahoolawe in Maui
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- Severe
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What is happening
At 345 AM HST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain bands across Maui. Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour with the heaviest rainfall over the slopes of Haleakala. Local streams remain elevated and 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 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 345 AM HST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain bands across Maui. Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour with the heaviest rainfall over the slopes of Haleakala. Local streams remain elevated and 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... Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Kula, Pukalani, Makawao, Haliimaile, Keokea, Paia, Puunene, Haiku-Pauwela and Pauwela.
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Official revisions
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 3:45AM HST until August 16 at 5:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 2:07AM HST until August 16 at 5:00AM 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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