May 12 – UPDATE: 4:00 PM
Flood advisories are in effect for Oahu and Maui County until 7 p.m
At 3:50 p.m., radar showed heavy rain falling at a rate of up to 1 inch per hour over much of Oahu.
Some locations that will experience flooding are Honolulu, Waipio, Mililani, Pearl City, Waikele, Wahiawa, Wheeler Field, Waipahu, Aiea, Kunia, Halawa, Waiahole, Schofield Barracks, Waikane, Salt Lake, Kahaluu, Moanalua, Ahuimanu, Iroquois Point and Ewa Beach.
At 3:53 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour over East Maui.
Some locations experiencing flooding are Kihei, Kula, Keokea, Pukalani, Makawao, Haliimaile, Keanae, Kipahulu, Kaupo, Huelo, Haiku-Pauwela, Nahiku, Ulupalakua, Wailea, Pauwela, Paia, Makena, Puunene, Hana and Maalaea .
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Oahu is under a flood warning today until 4 p.m.
At 12:57 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour over north and central Oahu.
Some locations experiencing flooding include Waipio, Schofield Barracks, Waialua, Haleiwa, Wheeler Field, Wahiawa, Waianae, Mililani, Nanakuli, Kunia, Waikele, Pearl City, Whitmore Village, Mokuleia, Helemano Housing, Lualualei, Makua Valley, Makaha , Dillingham Field and Waimea Valley.
12:54 pm
The flash flood warning for Oahu has expired, but a flood advisory is in effect for Hawaii County until 4:00 PM today.
At 12:51 p.m., radar showed heavy rainfall at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour over northwestern portions of Hawaii Island, especially over the South Kohala area.
Some locations that will experience flooding are Kailua-Kona, Captain Cook, Waikoloa Village, Kapaau, Puuanahulu, Pohakuloa Training Area, Pohakuloa Camp, Puako, Kamuela, Holualoa, Honalo, Kawaihae, Kalaoa, Kainaliu, Kealakekua, Kahaluu-Keauhou , Kohala Ranch , Waipio Valley, Waimanu Valley and Honaunau.
11:30
The flash flood warning remains in effect until 12:30 p.m. for Oahu.
Today at 10:38 a.m., radar showed heavy rainfall over Windward Oahu, but it had decreased significantly over the past hour. The National Weather Service reported rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1 inch per hour as flash flooding was underway.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Kaneohe, Maunawili, Kailua, Kaneohe Marine Base, Ahuimanu, Waimanalo, Manoa, Kahaluu, Palolo, Waiahole, Waikane, Heeia, Bellows Air Force Station, Nuuanu, Waimanalo Beach, Waialae, Kualoa and Kahana Valley Community Park.
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A flash flood warning has been issued for Oahu until 12:30 today due to heavy rainfall.
At 9:24 a.m. today, trained weather spotters reported heavy rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour over Windward Oahu. The National Weather Service said flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin soon.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Kaneohe, Maunawili, Kailua, Kaneohe Marine Base, Ahuimanu, Waimanalo, Manoa, Kahaluu, Palolo, Waiahole, Waikane, Heeia, Bellows Air Force Station, Nuuanu, Waimanalo Beach, Waialae, Kualoa and Kahana Valley Community Park.
Heavy flooding has been reported on Kapaa Quarry Road due to heavy rainfall. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use an alternate route.
Mud, rocks and puddles have been reported on the roadway of the Kailua-bound Pali Highway after the tunnel. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and use an alternate route if possible.
“Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads, properties and other low-lying areas. Public road closures are possible in some areas. Landslides are possible in steep terrain,” forecasters said.
Meanwhile, a flood advisory is also in effect for Oahu until noon today.
The National Weather Service issued the advisory shortly after 9 a.m. today after radar indicated heavy rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour over Windward Oahu.
Some locations where flooding will occur include Kaneohe, Maunawili, Kailua, Kaneohe Marine Base, Ahuimanu, Waimanalo, Manoa, Kahaluu, Palolo, Waiahole, Waikane, Heeia, Bellows Air Force Station, Nuuanu, Waimanalo Beach, Waialae, Kualoa and Kahana Valley State Park.
“Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low-lying areas prone to flooding,” forecasters said.
If flooding continues, the advisory may be extended beyond the afternoon.
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