Alert archive / Hawaii / Flood Watches in 2021
Flood Watch 2, NWS Honolulu, HI
NWS Honolulu, HI issued this flood watch at Dec 2, 2021, 3:04 PM HST for 4 counties in Hawaii. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 2, 2021, 3:04 PM HST (01:04 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 8, 2021, 2:45 AM HST
- In force
- 5 days
- Issued by
- NWS Honolulu, HI
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Hawaii County, HI, Honolulu County, HI, Kalawao County, HI, Kauai County, HI
The radar
The Molokai radar (PHMO), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Lihue, (PHLI), launched 00:00Z, 1.1 hours before the alert went out and 214 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 159 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -15 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 845 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -3 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 18 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
459
WGHW60 PHFO 030104
FFAHFO
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
304 PM HST Thu Dec 2 2021
...FLOOD WATCH FOR ALL ISLANDS THROUGH MONDAY...
HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-022-023-026-027-029>054-
031515-
/O.NEW.PHFO.FA.A.0002.211203T0104Z-211207T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North
Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-
Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Haleakala Summit-Kona-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-
Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai
Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai
Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central
Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-
South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South-Big Island
Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North-
304 PM HST Thu Dec 2 2021
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...All Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of
streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along
with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff.
Isolated highways, such as the Belt Highway in the Big Island's
Kau District, and Piilani Highway on Maui, may be closed in one or
more locations, resulting in long detours or even the isolation of
communities. Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A cold front will move over the islands from the northwest
tonight and Friday, initially bringing a relatively short
period of heavy rainfall to Kauai and Oahu. The front is
expected to stall near Maui County and the Big Island late
Friday, bringing the potential for an extended period of
heavy rainfall as a slow-moving kona low forms west of Kauai
on Saturday. As the low develops, moisture associated with
the front will spread back toward the west, bringing the
threat of heavy rainfall to all islands, with this threat
likely persisting well into next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If
you experience heavy rain or rising waters, head to higher ground
immediately.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast
flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
&&
$$
HFO14 follow-up statements
194
WGHW60 PHFO 031310
FFAHFO
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
310 AM HST Fri Dec 3 2021
...FLOOD WATCH FOR ALL ISLANDS THROUGH MONDAY...
HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-022-023-026-027-029>054-
040315-
/O.CON.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211207T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North
Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-
Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Haleakala Summit-Kona-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-
Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai
Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai
Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central
Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-
South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South-Big Island
Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North-
310 AM HST Fri Dec 3 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...All Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of
streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along
with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff.
Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A cold front is expected to stall near Maui and the Big
Island late today, bringing the potential for an extended
period of heavy rainfall while a slow-moving kona low forms
west of Kauai on Saturday. As the low develops, moisture
associated with the front will spread back toward the west,
bringing the threat of heavy rainfall to all islands, with
this threat likely persisting well into next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If
you experience heavy rain or rising waters, head to higher ground
immediately.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast
flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
&&
$$
LAU741
WGHW60 PHFO 031842
FFAHFO
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
842 AM HST Fri Dec 3 2021
...FLOOD WATCH FOR ALL ISLANDS THROUGH MONDAY...
HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-022-023-026-027-029>054-
040330-
/O.CON.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211207T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North
Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-
Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Haleakala Summit-Kona-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-
Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai
Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai
Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central
Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-
South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South-Big Island
Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North-
842 AM HST Fri Dec 3 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...All Hawaiian Islands
* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of
streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along
with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff.
Isolated highways, such as the Belt Highway in the Big Island's
Kau District, and Piilani Highway on Maui, may be closed in one or
more locations, resulting in long detours or even the isolation of
communities. Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolonged period of heavy rainfall is anticipated as a
slow-moving kona low develops west of Kauai, and moisture
associated with a front stalls over the islands. In the short
term, the stalling front will bring the greatest potential
for heavy rain over Maui and the Big Island. As the low forms
west of Kauai on Saturday, moisture associated with the front
will gradually spread back toward Oahu and Kauai County. This
will bring the threat of heavy rainfall to all islands well
into next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If
you experience heavy rain or rising waters, head to higher ground
immediately.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast
flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
&&
$$
HFO139
WGHW60 PHFO 040153
FFAHFO
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
353 PM HST Fri Dec 3 2021
...FLOOD WATCH FOR ALL ISLANDS THROUGH MONDAY...
HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-022-023-026-027-029>054-
050215-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211208T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-
Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-
Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Haleakala Summit-Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Kauai North-
Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-
Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-
Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward-
Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central Valley North-
Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-
South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South-
Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North-
353 PM HST Fri Dec 3 2021
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
The Flood Watch is now in effect for
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be
possible.
* WHERE...All Hawaiian Islands
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow
of streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be
closed, along with property damage in urban or low lying spots
due to runoff. Isolated highways, such as the Belt Highway in
the Big Island's Kau District, and Piilani Highway on Maui,
may be closed in one or more locations, resulting in long
detours or even the isolation of communities. Landslides may
also occur in areas with steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolonged period of heavy rainfall is anticipated as a slow-
moving kona low develops west of Kauai, and moisture
associated with a front stalls over the islands. In the short
term, the stalling front will bring the greatest potential for
heavy rain over Maui and the Big Island. As the low forms west
of Kauai on Saturday, moisture associated with the front will
gradually spread back toward Oahu and Kauai County. This will
bring the threat of heavy rainfall to all islands well into
next week.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If
you experience heavy rain or rising waters, head to higher ground
immediately.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast
flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
&&
$$218
WGHW60 PHFO 040206 CCA
FFAHFO
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
406 PM HST Fri Dec 3 2021
...FLOOD WATCH FOR ALL ISLANDS THROUGH TUESDAY...
HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-022-023-026-027-029>054-
050215-
/O.COR.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211208T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-
Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-
Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-
Haleakala Summit-Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Kauai North-
Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-
Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai Windward-Molokai Southeast-
Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai Windward-
Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central Valley North-
Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-
South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South-
Big Island Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North-
406 PM HST Fri Dec 3 2021
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
The Flood Watch is now in effect for
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be
possible.
* WHERE...All Hawaiian Islands
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow
of streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be
closed, along with property damage in urban or low lying spots
due to runoff. Isolated highways, such as the Belt Highway in
the Big Island's Kau District, and Piilani Highway on Maui,
may be closed in one or more locations, resulting in long
detours or even the isolation of communities. Landslides may
also occur in areas with steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A prolonged period of heavy rainfall is anticipated as a slow-
moving kona low develops west of Kauai, and moisture
associated with a front stalls over the islands. In the short
term, the stalling front will bring the greatest potential for
heavy rain over Maui and the Big Island. As the low forms west
of Kauai on Saturday, moisture associated with the front will
gradually spread back toward Oahu and Kauai County. This will
bring the threat of heavy rainfall to all islands well into
next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If
you experience heavy rain or rising waters, head to higher ground
immediately.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast
flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
&&
$$686
WGHW60 PHFO 041327
FFAHFO
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
327 AM HST Sat Dec 4 2021
...FLOOD WATCH FOR ALL ISLANDS THROUGH TUESDAY...
HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-022-023-026-027-029>054-
050330-
/O.CON.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211208T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North
Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-
Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Haleakala Summit-Kona-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-
Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai
Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai
Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central
Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-
South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South-Big Island
Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North-
327 AM HST Sat Dec 4 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains
possible.
* WHERE...All Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of
streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along
with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff.
Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The threat of heavy rainfall will remain over the eastern end
of the state today, then becoming a statewide threat Sunday
through Tuesday as low pressure forms west of the state.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If
you experience heavy rain or rising waters, head to higher ground
immediately.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast
flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
&&
$$
GIBBS020
WGHW60 PHFO 050050
FFAHFO
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
250 PM HST Sat Dec 4 2021
...FLOOD WATCH FOR ALL ISLANDS THROUGH TUESDAY...
HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-022-023-026-027-029>054-
051500-
/O.CON.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211208T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North
Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-
Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Haleakala Summit-Kona-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-
Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai
Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai
Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central
Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-
South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South-Big Island
Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North-
250 PM HST Sat Dec 4 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains
possible.
* WHERE...All Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rain events of this size can cause catastrophic flooding
and affect areas that do not usually flood. Low spots in roads
will become dangerous and impassable due to severe runoff. Debris
in streams and gulches may clog bridges and culverts resulting in
dangerous flooding. Numerous landslides are expected in areas with
steep terrain. Isolated highways, such as the Belt Highway in the
Big Island's Kau District, may be closed in one or more locations,
resulting in long detours or even the isolation of communities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of extremely heavy rainfall are expected as a kona
low develops west of Kauai, and pulls deep moisture over the
islands. A slow-moving band of heavy rain is expected to move
over the Big Island and Maui County on Sunday, spreading to
Oahu and Kauai County Sunday night and Monday. Widespread
rainfall total amounts of 10 to 15 inches are anticipated,
with isolated areas of 20 to 25 inches possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If
you experience heavy rain or rising waters, head to higher ground
immediately.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast
flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
&&
$$
Birchard682
WGHW60 PHFO 051330
FFAHFO
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
330 AM HST Sun Dec 5 2021
...FLOOD WATCH FOR ALL ISLANDS THROUGH TUESDAY...
HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-022-023-026-027-029>054-
060330-
/O.CON.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211208T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North
Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-
Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Haleakala Summit-Kona-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-
Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai
Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai
Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central
Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-
South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South-Big Island
Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North-
330 AM HST Sun Dec 5 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains
possible.
* WHERE...All Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rain events of this size can cause catastrophic flooding
and affect areas that do not usually flood. Low spots in roads
will become dangerous and impassable due to severe runoff. Debris
in streams and gulches may clog bridges and culverts resulting in
dangerous flooding. Numerous landslides are expected in areas with
steep terrain. Isolated highways, such as the Belt Highway in the
Big Island's Kau District, may be closed in one or more locations,
resulting in long detours or even the isolation of communities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of extremely heavy rainfall are expected as a kona
low develops west of Kauai, and pulls deep moisture over the
islands. A slow-moving band of heavy rain is expected to move
over the Big Island and Maui County today, spreading to Oahu
and Kauai County tonight and Monday. Widespread rainfall
total amounts of 10 to 15 inches are anticipated, with
isolated areas of 20 to 25 inches possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If
you experience heavy rain or rising waters, head to higher ground
immediately.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast
flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
&&
$$
GIBBS402
WGHW60 PHFO 060217
FFAHFO
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
417 PM HST Sun Dec 5 2021
.FLOOD WATCH FOR ALL ISLANDS THROUGH TUESDAY.
HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-022-023-026-027-029>054-
061630-
/O.CON.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211208T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North
Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-
Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Haleakala Summit-Kona-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-
Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai
Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai
Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central
Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-
South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South-Big Island
Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North-
417 PM HST Sun Dec 5 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...All Hawaiian Islands
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rain events of this size can cause catastrophic flooding
and affect areas that do not usually flood. Low spots in roads
will become dangerous and impassable due to severe runoff. Debris in
streams and gulches may clog bridges and culverts resulting in
dangerous flooding. Numerous landslides are expected in areas with
steep terrain. Urban areas, especially on Oahu, may have severe
flooding. Isolated highways, such as the Belt Highway in the Big
Island's Kau District, and Piilani Highway on Maui, may be closed
in one or more locations, resulting in long detours or even the
isolation of communities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of extremely heavy rainfall are expected as the kona
low west of Kauai pulls deep moisture over the islands.
Intense rainfall rates are expected tonight across the Big
Island, Maui County and Oahu and this moisture will spread
westward to Kauai on Monday. Widespread rainfall total
amounts of 10 to 15 inches are anticipated, with isolated
areas of 20 to 25 inches possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If
you experience heavy rain or rising waters, head to higher ground
immediately.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast
flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
&&
$$
KINO147
WGHW60 PHFO 061233
FFAHFO
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
233 AM HST Mon Dec 6 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR ALL
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS...
HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-022-023-026-027-029>054-
070345-
/O.CON.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211208T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North
Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-
Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Haleakala Summit-Kona-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-
Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai
Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai
Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central
Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-
South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South-Big Island
Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North-
233 AM HST Mon Dec 6 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Kauai, Niihau, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, Kahoolawe and
the Big Island.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rain events of this size can cause catastrophic flooding
and affect areas that do not usually flood. Low spots in roads
will become dangerous and impassable due to severe runoff. Debris
in streams and gulches may clog bridges and culverts resulting in
dangerous flooding. Numerous landslides are expected in areas with
steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of heavy rainfall will continue across the Hawaiian
Islands as a kona low west of Kauai pulls up deep tropical
moisture over the state. A large band of heavy showers
associated with this low will slowly drift westward affecting
all islands through Tuesday afternoon. Additional rainfall
totals in the 5 to 10 inch range are expected with locally
higher amounts possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If
you experience heavy rain or rising waters, head to higher ground
immediately.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast
flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
&&
$$
RCB601
WGHW60 PHFO 070147
FFAHFO
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
347 PM HST Mon Dec 6 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR ALL
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS...
HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-015>018-022-023-026-027-029>054-
071600-
/O.CON.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211208T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North
Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-
Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Haleakala Summit-Kona-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-
Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai
Windward-Molokai Southeast-Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai
Leeward South-Lanai Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central
Valley North-Maui Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-
South Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South-Big Island
Southeast-Big Island East-Big Island North-
347 PM HST Mon Dec 6 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Kauai, Niihau, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, Kahoolawe and
the Big Island. While all islands may experience flash flooding,
the greatest threat will be on Oahu and Kauai tonight and Tuesday.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rain events of this size can cause catastrophic flooding
and affect areas that do not usually flood. Low spots in roads
will become dangerous and impassable due to severe runoff. Debris
in streams and gulches may clog bridges and culverts resulting in
dangerous flooding. Numerous landslides are expected in areas with
steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of heavy rainfall will continue across the Hawaiian
Islands as a kona low west of Kauai pulls up deep tropical
moisture over the state. A large band of heavy showers
associated with this low will affect Kauai and Oahu tonight
and Tuesday, while heavy flooding rainfall could develop on
the Big Island and Maui County. Additional rainfall totals of
5 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts are possible on
Kauai and Oahu.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If
you experience heavy rain or rising waters, head to higher ground
immediately.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast
flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
&&
$$
WROE310
WGHW60 PHFO 070733
FFAHFO
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
933 PM HST Mon Dec 6 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR OAHU
AND KAUAI COUNTY...
...FLOOD WATCH CANCELLED FOR MAUI AND HAWAII COUNTIES...
HIZ015>018-022-023-026-027-037>054-070845-
/O.CAN.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211208T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West-Maui Leeward West-Haleakala
Summit-Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Molokai Windward-Molokai
Southeast-Molokai North-Molokai West-Molokai Leeward South-Lanai
Windward-Lanai Leeward-Lanai South-Maui Central Valley North-Maui
Central Valley South-Windward Haleakala-Kipahulu-South
Maui/Upcountry-South Haleakala-Big Island South-Big Island Southeast-
Big Island East-Big Island North-
933 PM HST Mon Dec 6 2021
...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...
The Flash Flood Watch is cancelled for Maui County and the Big
Island.
The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flash Flood
Watch is being cancelled.
$$
HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-029>036-071445-
/O.CON.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211208T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North
Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East-
Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-
Koolau Leeward-
933 PM HST Mon Dec 6 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains
possible.
* WHERE...Kauai, Niihau and Oahu.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rain events of this size can cause catastrophic flooding
and affect areas that do not usually flood. Low spots in roads
will become dangerous and impassable due to severe runoff. Debris in
streams and gulches may clog bridges and culverts resulting in
dangerous flooding. Numerous landslides are expected in areas with
steep terrain. Urban areas, especially on Oahu, may have severe
flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of heavy rainfall will continue across Oahu and Kauai
County as a kona low pulls deep tropical moisture over the
western end of the island chain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If
you experience heavy rain or rising waters, head to higher ground
immediately.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast
flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
&&
$$
Birchard209
WGHW60 PHFO 071321
FFAHFO
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
321 AM HST Tue Dec 7 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR OAHU AND
KAUAI COUNTY...
HIZ001-003-004-006-007-009>011-029>036-080300-
/O.CON.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211208T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North
Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East-
Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-
Koolau Leeward-
321 AM HST Tue Dec 7 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains
possible.
* WHERE...Kauai, Niihau and Oahu.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rain events of this size can cause catastrophic flooding
and affect areas that do not usually flood. Low spots in roads
will become dangerous and impassable due to severe runoff. Debris in
streams and gulches may clog bridges and culverts resulting in
dangerous flooding. Numerous landslides are expected in areas with
steep terrain. Additional heavy rainfall on Oahu could cause
severe flooding impacts, as six to ten inches of rain has fallen
over the entire island since Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of heavy rainfall will continue across Oahu and Kauai
County as a kona low pulls deep tropical moisture over the
western end of the island chain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If
you experience heavy rain or rising waters, head to higher ground
immediately.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast
flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
&&
$$
Birchard623
WGHW60 PHFO 080022
FFAHFO
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
222 PM HST Tue Dec 7 2021
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 AM WEDNESDAY FOR KAUAI
COUNTY...
HIZ006-007-009>011-032>036-080130-
/O.CAN.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211208T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae
Mountains-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain-Koolau Windward-
Koolau Leeward-
222 PM HST Tue Dec 7 2021
...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...
The Flash Flood Watch is cancelled for the island of Oahu in
Honolulu County.
The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flash Flood
Watch is being cancelled.
$$
HIZ001-003-004-029>031-081430-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211208T1600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai
South-
222 PM HST Tue Dec 7 2021
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 AM WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains
possible.
* WHERE...Kauai and Niihau.
* WHEN...Through 6 AM WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be
closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas
may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to
rapid runoff.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of heavy rainfall are possible over Kauai County
tonight as a weakening kona low pulls deep tropical moisture
over the western end of the island chain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If
you experience heavy rain or rising waters, head to higher ground
immediately.
A Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash
flooding. Flash Flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast
flowing water in your vehicle or on foot.
&&
$$
CLARK450 WGHW60 PHFO 081245 FFAHFO Flood Watch National Weather Service Honolulu HI 245 AM HST Wed Dec 8 2021 HIZ001-003-004-029>031-081345- /O.CAN.PHFO.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-211208T1600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Niihau-Kauai Southwest-Kauai Mountains-Kauai North-Kauai East-Kauai South- 245 AM HST Wed Dec 8 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flash Flood Watch is cancelled for the islands of Kauai and Niihau in Kauai County. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. $$ RCB
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this flood watch went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Honolulu, HI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flood watch went out at Dec 2, 9:57 AM HST, 5 hours 7 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 2, 9:57 AM HST, 5 hours 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Honolulu HI 957 AM HST Thu Dec 2 2021 .SYNOPSIS... Unsettled weather will persist through the forecast period. A weak surface trough will linger over the west end of the state today. A cold front will move across the island chain tonight and Friday, then stall near the Big Island Saturday. Low pressure will drop down toward the state later in the weekend and into early next week, with wet weather expected across most of the state. && .DISCUSSION... A weak low level trough will linger over the west end of the state today. Meanwhile a cold front will be approaching the area from the northwest. Winds will turn southerly out ahead of the front but generally remain on the light side. Random patches of showers can be seen on radar imagery over the coastal waters thus we expect some showers to form over land areas today once the land heats up. A cold front is forecast to reach Kauai tonight, then move across the island chain Friday before stalling near the Big Island Friday night and Saturday. The front will be accompanied by a band of showers, and possibly a few thunderstorms, as it moves down the island chain. Cool northerly flow will fill in behind the front, with showers becoming focused over north facing slopes. Post- frontal winds may be strong enough over Kauai to warrant a Wind Advisory there. Expect showers, and possible thunderstorms, to continue along the front as it stalls near the Big island. Very strong winds are expected to develop over the Big Island summits by Friday night, then continue into early next week. A High Wind Watch is now in effect for the Big Island summits for Friday night through Sunday night. Snow is expected at the summits as well as the front reaches the Big Island, and a Winter Storm Watch is now in effect from Friday night through Saturday night. A deep low will drop southward, beginning Friday, to a position just north and west of Kauai over the weekend. Associated instability, along with low level convergence, will increase rainfall chances for a good portion of the state Sunday through Tuesday. However with this type of weather scenario, it is very difficult to pin down impact details. Heavy rainfall will be a threat and shower bands may line up over portions of the state for extended periods of time, increasing the threat for flooding. A Hydrologic Outlook is currently posted for this event, and a Flash Flood Watch will likely be issued as we get closer to onset. Winds will be blowing from the south and southwest later this weekend into early next week. Some areas over and downwind of terrain may see locally gusty winds at times. && .AVIATION... This morning, a surface trough is located in the vicinity of the Kauai Channel where it will remain throughout the day today. Additionally, a cold front that is currently located north of Kauai will remain north of the state today but then track across Kauai this evening and eastward to Oahu and Maui County overnight through tomorrow morning before stalling near the Big Island by late tomorrow. Mid-morning satellite imagery and surface observations depict fairly benign weather across the islands with VFR flight conditions statewide. Ahead of the front as it approaches, winds will veer south and southwest before switching around to become strong and out of the north behind the front. As winds turn southerly, clouds and showers are expected to increase across the islands. Although no AIRMETs are in effect at this time, AIRMET Sierra for tempo mountain obscuration may be needed by this afternoon for some locations as clouds and showers increase. Post- frontal clouds and showers later in the forecast period could contain IFR ceilings and visibilities, prompting additional AIRMETs for extensive mountain obscuration. With strong winds moving in behind the front later this evening and overnight, AIRMET Tango will also eventually be needed for mechanical turbulence and sustained wind speeds in excess of 30kts. && .MARINE... A nearly stationary N-S oriented trough across the western portion of the island chain will move little through tonight, until a vigorous cold front moving in from the NW pushes the trough eastward. Relatively light and variable winds today will turn toward the N and increase markedly as the front moves down the island chain Friday and Friday night. The front is expected to stall near the Big Island Friday night and Saturday as a strong low aloft develops near Kauai. The low aloft will spawn a slow- moving surface low just W of Kauai Saturday night, with this kona low lingering near the islands for at least several days. A convergence band E of the low will lie over the islands, with a strong potential for unsettled weather. As the low develops, Friday's strong to gale force NW to N winds will shift to the W and weaken on Saturday, then shift to the SW and S and strengthen on Sunday. Although confidence is not all that high, generally expecting low pressure to linger W of Kauai through the middle of next week, keeping a southerly flow in place over the area. As the front initially moves down the island chain, strong and gusty winds are expected, especially in and near any heavy showers or thunderstorms that develop, with the potential for strong thunderstorms. A Gale Watch is posted for waters around Kauai as winds surge on Friday, with winds and seas ramping up to the point that a Small Craft Advisory (SCA) will be required for nearly all waters on Friday. Although winds will ease on Saturday, combined seas will be well above the 10 foot threshold for SCA. The current moderate NW swell will persist through this evening. Locally generated wind waves plus a building NNW swell with a period of 10-11 seconds is expected Friday. This swell will shift to the N and continue to grow through the weekend as the period increases. This large N swell will likely generate surf heights close to 25 feet along N facing shores, requiring a High Surf Warning. High tide early Saturday and Sunday could lead to some wave runup in some coastal areas. This swell will also lead to significant harbor surges in both Kahului and Hilo harbors. Expect minimal surf along E facing shores through Friday, with some increase this weekend as the large NNW swell turns to the N, allowing some swell to wrap around the islands. Surf along S facing shores will rise slightly over the weekend and early next week due to locally generated wind waves. A small, long-period S swell is also expected. && .HFO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... High Wind Watch from Friday evening through late Sunday night for Big Island Summits. Winter Storm Watch from Friday evening through late Saturday night for Big Island Summits. Gale Watch from Friday morning through Friday afternoon for Kauai Northwest Waters-Kauai Windward Waters-Kauai Leeward Waters-Kauai Channel. && DISCUSSION...Burke AVIATION...Vaughan MARINE...Birchard
The office that day
Everything else NWS Honolulu, HI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 3:24 PM HST | Areal Flood Advisory | HFO | Kauai | 3 hr |
| Dec 2, 3:26 PM HST | Blizzard Warning | HFO | Hawaii | 3 days |
| Dec 2, 3:26 PM HST | High Wind Warning | HFO | Hawaii, Kalawao | 3 days |
| Dec 2, 3:26 PM HST | Wind Advisory | HFO | Kauai, Kalawao | 44 hr |
| Dec 2, 3:32 PM HST | Gale Warning | HFO | 30 hr | |
| Dec 2, 3:32 PM HST | Small Craft Advisory | HFO | 14 days | |
| Dec 2, 4:02 PM HST | Areal Flood Advisory | HFO | Hawaii | 3 hr |
| Dec 3, 5:16 AM HST | Areal Flood Advisory | HFO | Kalawao | 3 hr |
| Dec 3, 9:08 AM HST | High Surf Warning | HFO | Hawaii, Honolulu, Kauai, Kalawao | 66 hr |
| Dec 3, 9:08 AM HST | High Surf Advisory | HFO | Hawaii, Honolulu, Kauai, Kalawao | 66 hr |
| Dec 3, 1:32 PM HST | Areal Flood Advisory | HFO | Kalawao | 3 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.