OAHU IN HONOLULU, HI — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The island of Oahu in Honolulu County...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM HST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 419 PM HST, gauge reports indicated a rapid rise at Waikane Stream, indicating the potential for water flowing over portions of Kamehameha Highway near Waikane. Radar indicated the heaviest rain falling over the Koolau Mountains at a rate 0.5 to 2 inches per hour. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kahaluu, Halawa, Waiahole, Kaneohe, and Waikane.
Flooding in Oahu in Honolulu, HI can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS