Tropical Depression Fifteen-E Brings Flood Watch and Hurricane Threat to Hawaii
What happened
Hawaii declared a state of emergency on September 23 as Tropical Depression Fifteen-E approached the islands. The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Flood Watch for Hawaii and Maui counties starting Wednesday noon through Saturday evening. Forecasters predict the storm could intensify into a major hurricane, bringing periods of heavy rain and life-threatening flooding.
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Why it matters
The rapidly intensifying storm threatens widespread infrastructure disruption and potential power outages across the state. The threat of severe weather and flooding could significantly impact the core tourism and service economy of the islands.
Tropical Depression 15-E is bringing potential heavy rain and flooding to Hawaii.
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Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- HawaiiSpeculative
Hawaii might see disruptions to the core tourism and service economy due to the storm threat.
- Hawaii CountySpeculative
Hawaii County could face increased operational costs related to disaster management.
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Related events
- National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the Hawaiian islands on September 16, 2026.
- The National Weather Service issued a tropical storm watch for the island of Hawaii on September 5, 2026, urging residents to complete storm preparations.
- Hurricane Nolo is strengthening south of Hawaii and is forecast to bring catastrophic flooding to Big Island.
- Intense rainfall and flooding caused by Tropical Storm Lala in Hawaii.
- National Weather Service issued watches for Maui County and the state of Hawaii on September 23, 2026.