Severe Flood ● Closed
Flood Watch issued September 24 at 3:45PM HST until September 26 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI, United States of America
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Intensifying Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to bring heavy flooding
rain to the eastern end of the state over the next few days. The
exact track of the dangerous tropical cyclone remains somewhat
uncertain, but significant heavy rain is likely over windward and
southeast Big Island.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Big Island, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe.
* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of
streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along
with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff.
Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep moisture on the north side of Nolo will bring heavy showers
later tonight over Big Island and spread to Maui. Windward and
southeast Big Island and windward Maui are the most likely to
experience heavy rain due to the slow moving tropical cyclone,
with considerable flooding possible over portions of Big Island
Friday and Saturday. Other islands in Maui County are at risk as
well.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Haleakala Summit; Kona; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Big Island Summit; Molokai Windward; Mo |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-09-25T17:00:00-10:00 |
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The agency did not publish coordinates for this warning. The pin is the centre of the country, not the location of the event — read the area name, not the map, for where it applies.
Area as the agency stated it: Lanai Mauka; Kahoolawe; Maui Windward West; Maui Leeward West; Haleakala Summit; Kona; Kohala; Big Island Interior; Big Island Summit; Molokai Windward; Mo
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