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Flood Watches Issued for Hawaii and Maui County Due to Tropical System

36 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 27

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What happened

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The National Weather Service issued Flood Watches for the islands of Hawaii and Maui County on September 23, 2026. The watches are in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Saturday evening and are due to a tropical system that has a 90% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone. The system is the former Tropical Depression 15-E, which, when it becomes a tropical storm, will be named "Nolo." The forecasts warn of heavy rain, with potential for catastrophic flooding and mudslides from rainfall exceeding one foot.

From mauinews.com, hawaiinewsnow.com

Why it matters

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The watches cover the windward and southeastern portions of Hawaii Island and windward areas of Maui. Authorities warn that flood-prone roads and low-lying areas could close due to runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas in the watch zones could experience significant flooding and property damage.

From mauinews.com

Who's involved

National Weather ServiceU.S. forecasting agency issuing watches and guidance
Maui CountyCounty in Hawaii facing flood watches
HawaiiState of the United States of America under watch
MauiIsland facing direct risks of flooding and mudslides

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The entities involved

National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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- The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Peace River on November 2, 2026.Wed 15:43
Maui County
county in Hawaii, United States
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Hawaii
state of the United States of America
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- Elle Cochran switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party while running in Hawaii's state house, alongside new candidates Sne Patel and Paele Kiakona.Wed 10:51

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Sep 23hawaiinewsnow.com
Sep 23mauinews.com

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