Flash Flood Warning Issued for Molokai as Stream Levels Rise Rapidly

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Molokai in Maui County. The warning was triggered by reports from local stream gauges indicating an immediate threat of flooding due to heavy rainfall.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the island of Molokai. Locations expected to experience flash flooding include:

• Kaunakakai
• Kualapuu
• Hoolehua
• Kalaupapa National Park
• Kawela
• Kamalo
• Maunaloa
• Ualapue
• Kepuhi
• Pukoo
• Halawa Valley
• Molokai Airport

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors are advised to stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even if they are currently dry. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads or low-lying areas. Public road closures are possible in some areas. Additionally, those in areas with steep terrain should remain alert as landslides are possible under these conditions.

Expected Conditions

At 6:05 PM HST, the Kawela Gulch stream gauge reported a rapid rise in water levels. Flash flooding caused by heavy rain is occurring or imminent. The flooding is expected to impact drainages, streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low-lying areas.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 6:05 PM HST on March 13, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 9:00 PM HST on March 13, 2026.