Flash Flood Warning Issued for Molokai Through Saturday Evening
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Molokai as heavy rain and rising stream levels create hazardous conditions.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Molokai. This alert, issued at 3:53 PM HST, indicates that flash flooding is occurring or imminent due to heavy rainfall detected by radar.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the entire island of Molokai within Maui County, Hawaii. Locations expected to experience flooding include various points across the island.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are urged to stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even if they are currently dry. Be aware that flooding can occur in drainages, roads, and low-lying areas. Public road closures are possible, and those in steep terrain should be alert for potential landslides.
Expected Conditions
At the time of the alert, radar indicated moderate to heavy rain moving over Molokai from the southwest at a rate of 0.5 to 1 inch per hour. Local streams have already shown significant increases in water levels. With additional rainfall expected, the risk of flash flooding in rivers and urban drainages remains high.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective as of 3:53 PM HST on March 14 and is currently set to expire at 8:30 PM HST on March 14, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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