Maui County, HI
01/26/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/26/2025 21:41
MEMA Alert: Flood Watch In Effect For Moloka?i, Lana?i, And Maui Through Tonight
MEMA Alert...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI LANAI NIIHAU AND KAHOOLAWE THROUGH TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Niihau.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be
closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas
may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to
rapid runoff.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A trough developing near Oahu will merge with a front
overnight and move slowly eastward. An upper level trough
will trigger heavy showers and thunderstorms along the
trough, bringing the threat for flash flooding, especially
over windward areas. The flood threat will decrease during
the day on Monday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
View at mauicounty.gov/emergency