Flood Watches Issued for Hawaii and Maui County Due to Tropical System
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What happened
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.
Why it matters
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.
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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
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Maui County
county in Hawaii, United States
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Hawaii
state of the United States of America
Related events
- The National Weather Service issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Maui County on September 24, 2026.
- National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the Hawaiian islands on September 16, 2026.
- The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the main Hawaiian Islands on September 4, 2026.
- Forecasts are calling for heavy rain on Maui as Tropical Depression Fifteen-E approaches the islands, leading to a Flood Watch for Hawaii.
- Hawaii County is located within the state of Hawaii.
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