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Flash Flood Warning 3, NWS Honolulu, HI
NWS Honolulu, HI issued this flash flood warning at Jan 30, 2025, 11:03 AM HST for Honolulu County, Hawaii. It was in force for 14 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 30, 2025, 11:03 AM HST (21:03 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 31, 2025, 1:32 AM HST
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Honolulu, HI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
County Honolulu County, HI
The radar
The Molokai radar (PHMO), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:05 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 12:07 PM HST | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Wnw Kailua, HI | Kapaa Quarry Pl to Mokapu Blvd is Closed due to Flooding. |
| Jan 30, 12:20 PM HST | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Sse Kuliouou, HI | Bay St flooded. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 4 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 18 minutes after it went out.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
Lihue, (PHLI), launched 12:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 164 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
- 1064 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 611 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 62 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 159 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 353 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 3.5
- Supercell composite
- 18.2
The text
As transmitted.
733
WGHW50 PHFO 302103
FFWHFO
HIC003-310000-
/O.NEW.PHFO.FF.W.0003.250130T2103Z-250131T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1103 AM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Oahu in Honolulu County
* Until 200 PM HST.
* At 1103 AM HST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy
rain falling over the entire island of Oahu. Rain was falling at a
rate of up to 3 inches per hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are
possible in steep terrain.
* The entire island of Oahu.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
This warning may need to be extended beyond 200 PM HST if flooding
persists.
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
$$
GS16 follow-up statements
520
WGHW70 PHFO 302158
FFSHFO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1158 AM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
HIC003-310000-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Honolulu HI-
1158 AM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM HST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU IN HONOLULU COUNTY...
At 1158 AM HST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain
continuing to fall over the eastern portion of Oahu. Radar also
indicated moderate to heavy showers developing and moving quickly
over Oahu from the south. Rain was falling at a rate of up to 3
inches per hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are possible
in steep terrain.
This warning includes the entire island of Oahu.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
$$
GS828
WGHW70 PHFO 302230
FFSHFO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1230 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
HIC003-310000-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Honolulu HI-
1230 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM HST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU IN HONOLULU COUNTY...
At 1230 PM HST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated moderate
to heavy showers continuing to move quickly over Oahu from the south
at a rate of up to 3 inches per hour. Rapid rises in stream water
levels are also occurring across windward Oahu with the highest
response occurring in the Waiahole stream which rose above 11 feet.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Stream Gauges.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are possible
in steep terrain.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Honolulu, Waipio, Mililani, Pearl City, Waikele, Wahiawa, Wheeler
Field, Waipahu, Kunia, Aiea, Halawa, Schofield Barracks, Waiahole,
Waikane, Salt Lake, Kahaluu, Moanalua, Ahuimanu, Iroquois Point
and Ewa Beach.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...GAUGE INDICATED
$$
GS596
WGHW70 PHFO 302316
FFSHFO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
116 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
HIC003-310000-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Honolulu HI-
116 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM HST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU IN HONOLULU COUNTY...
At 116 PM HST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated showers
moving eastward from Oahu although locally heavy showers can persist
with rain rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Water levels remain
elevated in the streams mainly over windward Oahu.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are possible
in steep terrain.
This warning includes the entire island of Oahu.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
$$
GS331
WGHW50 PHFO 302336
FFWHFO
HIC003-310300-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
136 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Oahu in Honolulu County
* Until 500 PM HST.
* At 136 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain has temporarily subsided
over Oahu. Additional redevelopment is expected to move quickly
over Oahu from the south with rain rates up to 2 inches per hour.
Flash flooding is ongoing over localized roadways across the
island.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are
possible in steep terrain.
* This warning includes the entire island of Oahu.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
This warning may need to be extended beyond 500 PM HST if flooding
persists.
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
GS904
WGHW70 PHFO 310045
FFSHFO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
245 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
HIC003-310300-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Honolulu HI-
245 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM HST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU IN HONOLULU COUNTY...
At 245 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain has begun to redevelop
over Oahu. Rainfall will quickly move over Oahu from the southwest
with rain rates up to 3 inches per hour. Flash flooding is ongoing
over localized roadways across the island.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are possible
in steep terrain.
This warning includes the entire island of Oahu.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
GS438
WGHW70 PHFO 310139
FFSHFO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
339 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
HIC003-310300-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Honolulu HI-
339 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM HST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU IN HONOLULU COUNTY...
At 339 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain moving over the eastern
portion of Oahu, while isolated heavy showers were developing over
the remainder of the island from the southwest with rain rates up to
3 inches per hour. Flash flooding is ongoing over localized roadways
across the island.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are possible
in steep terrain.
This warning includes the entire island of Oahu.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
GS736
WGHW70 PHFO 310200
FFSHFO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
400 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
HIC003-310300-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Honolulu HI-
400 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM HST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU IN HONOLULU COUNTY...
At 400 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain moving over the southeast
half of Oahu, with the heaviest rain rates up to 3 inches per hour
from downtown Honolulu to Aiea. Flash flooding is ongoing over
localized roadways across the island.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are possible
in steep terrain.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Honolulu, Waipio, Mililani, Pearl City, Waikele, Wahiawa, Wheeler
Field, Waipahu, Kunia, Aiea, Halawa, Schofield Barracks, Waiahole,
Waikane, Salt Lake, Kahaluu, Moanalua, Ahuimanu, Iroquois Point
and Ewa Beach.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
GS377
WGHW70 PHFO 310222
FFSHFO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
422 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
HIC003-310300-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Honolulu HI-
422 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM HST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU IN HONOLULU COUNTY...
At 422 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain moving over the southeast
half of Oahu, with the heaviest rain rates up to 3 inches per hour.
Streams along windward Oahu have been showing rises in water levels.
Flash flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are possible
in steep terrain.
This warning includes the entire island of Oahu.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
GS340
WGHW50 PHFO 310233
FFWHFO
HIC003-310600-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
433 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Oahu in Honolulu County
* Until 800 PM HST.
* At 433 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain moving over the
southeast half of Oahu, with the heaviest rain rates up to 3
inches per hour. Streams along windward Oahu have been showing
rises in water levels. Flash flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are
possible in steep terrain.
* This warning includes the entire island of Oahu.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
This warning may need to be extended beyond 800 PM HST if flooding
persists.
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
GS747
WGHW70 PHFO 310324
FFSHFO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
524 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
HIC003-310600-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Honolulu HI-
524 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM HST THIS EVENING
FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU IN HONOLULU COUNTY...
At 524 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain moving over the southeast
half of Oahu, with the heaviest rain rates up to 3 inches per hour.
Emergency management reports, multiple trees down, water
evacuations, downed power lines and debris concentrated from
Waiahole to Waimanalo, to Hawaii Kai to Urban Honolulu. Flash
flooding is ongoing.
HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Significant and life threatening flooding in drainages,
streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low lying
areas. Multiple public road closures expected, as well
as landslides in steep terrain.
This warning includes the entire island of Oahu.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
GS135
WGHW70 PHFO 310415
FFSHFO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
615 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
HIC003-310600-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Honolulu HI-
615 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM HST THIS EVENING
FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU IN HONOLULU COUNTY...
At 615 PM HST, rainfall of 1 to 2 inches per hour were occurring
over east Oahu from Waimanalo to Hawaii Kai. The band of higher rain
rates has moved east of Oahu into the Kaiwi Channel. Although
rainfall has eased, stream levels remain elevated, especially along
the windward slopes of the Koolau Range.
HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Significant and life threatening flooding in drainages,
streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low lying
areas. Multiple public road closures expected, as well
as landslides in steep terrain.
This warning includes the entire island of Oahu.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
KODAMA664
WGHW50 PHFO 310543
FFWHFO
HIC003-310900-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
743 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Oahu in Honolulu County
* Until 1100 PM HST.
* At 743 PM HST, rainfall has eased across Oahu, but stream gages
still indicated elevated levels, especially across the windward
slopes of the Koolau Range. The Department of Emergency Management
also reported ongoing flooding impacts, especially in east Oahu.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Emergency management.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are
possible in steep terrain.
* This warning includes the entire island of Oahu.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
This warning may need to be extended beyond 1100 PM HST if flooding
persists.
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
KODAMA821
WGHW70 PHFO 310823
FFSHFO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1023 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
HIC003-310900-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Honolulu HI-
1023 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM HST THIS
EVENING FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU IN HONOLULU COUNTY...
At 1023 PM HST, stream levels have been slowly dropping and
significant rainfall has ended on Oahu. However, a new line of heavy
rainfall, with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, will be moving over
Oahu from the west. This rainfall over already saturated ground may
produce another round of flooding as it moves across the island.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are possible
in steep terrain.
This warning includes the entire island of Oahu.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
KODAMA779
WGHW50 PHFO 310842
FFWHFO
HIC003-311200-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1042 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Oahu in Honolulu County
* Until 200 AM HST.
* At 1042 PM HST, radar showed a new line of heavy rainfall moving
toward Oahu from the west. Rain rates within the line were 1 to 2
inches per hour. This rainfall will be moving over already
saturated ground which may quickly produce runoff and flooding.
The line is expected to move across the island over the next
couple of hours.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are
possible in steep terrain.
* This warning includes the entire island of Oahu.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
This warning may need to be extended beyond 200 AM HST if flooding
persists.
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
KODAMA027
WGHW70 PHFO 310937
FFSHFO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1137 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
HIC003-311200-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Honolulu HI-
1137 PM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM HST FRIDAY FOR
THE ISLAND OF OAHU IN HONOLULU COUNTY...
At 1137 PM HST, radar indicated a narrow but intense line of
rainfall moving eastward across Oahu. Rain rates of 2 to 3 inches
per hour were within the line. The heavy rainfall is moving over
already saturated ground and is expected to quickly produce flooding.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are possible
in steep terrain.
This warning includes the entire island of Oahu.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of drainage
ditches and streams, streets, highways, properties, and other low
lying spots.
&&
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
$$
KODAMA784
WGHW70 PHFO 311132
FFSHFO
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
132 AM HST Fri Jan 31 2025
HIC003-311142-
/O.CAN.PHFO.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250131T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Honolulu HI-
132 AM HST Fri Jan 31 2025
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU IN
HONOLULU COUNTY...
Flood waters have receded.
A Flood Watch remains in effect until 600 PM HST Friday for
Kahoolawe, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and the Big Island.
&&
LAT...LON 2131 15764 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773
2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2148 15824
2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805
2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779
2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2134 15769
$$
KODAMAWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this flash flood warning 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 flash flood warning went out at Jan 30, 9:00 AM HST, 2 hours 3 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 30, 9:00 AM HST, 2 hours 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Honolulu HI 900 AM HST Thu Jan 30 2025 .SYNOPSIS... A vigorous low pressure system passing by north of the state will drag a cold front from northwest to southeast down the island chain tonight and Friday. The storm system will bring the threat for strong damaging south to southwest winds, severe thunderstorms, and flash flooding along and ahead of the front today through Friday. Conditions will gradually improve with cooler and drier air building in behind the front Friday night through the weekend. Cool and breezy trade wind weather is expected through the first half of next week. && .DISCUSSION... A surface low will remain about 500 miles NW/N of Kauai for the next 12-18 hours as it slowly migrates east and deepens to 986mb, an impressive feat for a winter system south of 30N. The attendant wind field is deep and quite strong and is punctuated by a strong 55-60 positioned west of Kauai at press time. The strongly sheared wind profile and surface-based instability characterized by 0-0.5km CAPE around 1200 j/kg provides an extremely favorable parameter space for organized convection, including supercells. Today and tonight. Current radar imagery supports as much as numerous elongated supercells have been observed propagating to the NE over and immediately east of Kauai in the Kauai Channel. These cells feature organized and fairly long-lived rotational couplets capable of producing tornadoes/waterspouts in addition to severe wind gusts and potentially small hail, warm mid-levels generally being a limiting factor for the latter. Further east, a plume of organized moist isentropic ascent well in advance of the front is associated with the influx of a high theta-e airmass supporting increasingly widespread convection over Maui County. This convection is, so far, less organized than that closer to the front/in the vicinity of Kauai despite the presence of greater instability (1500-2000 j/kg), perhaps owing to the more veered 0-3km bulk shear vector. If this is indeed the case, the probability for supercells will decrease with eastward extent through the day with the peak probability over Kauai followed by Oahu and then a minimal threat for supercells over Maui County. Here, the severe threat transitions to more of an exclusive wind threat as deep convection capitalizes on the strong resident wind field. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect through noon therefore remains in good shape through the near term. However, an eventual extension in time and areal coverage to include Oahu and potentially Maui County appears probable. With that said, the primary threat remains intense, training bands of showers and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding. Coverage of heavy rain will increase statewide as the day progresses. This will be mainly be associated with the cold front and prefrontal convection over Kauai and with the aforementioned influx of higher theta-e air/moist isentropic ascent for Oahu and points east. The frontal rainband will gradually dissipate over or in the vicinity of Kauai as dry air associated with the mid-level jet punches in from the WNW. As this happens, convection will tend to refocus over the eastern half of the state by late tonight into Friday. Throughout this time, persistent southeast low-level flow will focus increasingly heavy showers over the SE slopes of the Big Island potentially well into Friday. The Flood Watch for the entire state through Friday therefore remains in good shape. Finally, the High Wind Warning for the entire state and winter headlines for the summits of the Big Island remain in place as is with no adjustments necessary at this time. The primary wind threat outside of convection will be over and downwind of terrain, particularly over northern and eastern portions of each island. The greatest probability for damaging wind gusts will be over N and E Kauai and Oahu followed by the remainder of the state. This threat will persist through Friday, decreasing from west to east as the front advances through the area. Friday. Moist southeast flow persists over the Big Island as a much drier post-frontal airmass gradually eases over the remainder of the state. Flooding potential therefore continues over the SE-facing and kona slopes of the Big Island through much or all of Friday. The latest high res guidance suggests some semblance of heavy rain banding remaining established over the Big Island well into Friday night. Any potential extension of the Flood Watch for the Big Island would be evaluated tomorrow. Saturday onward. Dry post-frontal airmass characterized by dewpoints in the upper 50s gradually filters into the area from the NW late Friday through Saturday providing pleasantly dry weather as trade winds return, particularly for Kauai through Molokai where dewpoints will be lowest. && .AVIATION... An active weather pattern will continue across the state into Friday morning as a deep low pressure system passes to the north. A cold front approaches from the northwest, while multiple convergence bands have set up over the main Hawaiian Islands late this morning producing intense thunderstorms/lightning, localized strong turbulence, reduced visibility and lowered ceilings, and mountain obscurations. SIGMET November is posted for thunderstorms for Kauai and surrounding waters, along with much of the area distant north of the state. A general eastward progression of the SIGMET is expected today. AIRMET Sierra is posted beyond 2200Z for tempo mountain obscurations above 1500 feet for the smaller islands (entire island coverage) and above 2000 feet for the Big Island (also the entire island). AIRMET Tango is posted for tempo moderate turbulence below 10,000 feet, and also from FL270 to FL400 (entire state). Strong sustained winds and downsloping gusts are expected along north and east sides of the islands. Light icing is expected in layer 14,000 feet to FL240 outside of the current SIGMET area. The quickly evolving weather situation should be monitored today and tonight. Check for AIRMET and SIGMET updates on our website and on the Graphical Forecast for Aviation tool. && .MARINE... A strengthening 996mb low centered few hundred miles northwest of Kauai will continue to move northeast and pass north of the islands on Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms have been seen on radar with damaging winds and waterspouts over Kauai waters and offshore waters. The threat for severe thunderstorms should gradually shift eastward through the day and overnight tonight. Special Marine Warnings have been ongoing over the coastal waters due to the strong thunderstorms producing gusts above 50 kt. A Gale Warning remains in effect for the waters around Kauai, and a Small Craft Advisory is posted for the remaining coastal waters. The Gale Warning for Offshore waters maybe upgraded to a Storm Warning due to the deepening low pressure system. Most of these weather hazards will occur in conjunction with strong and gusty S to SW winds. However, a cold front trailing south of this low center will also sweep from west to east through the islands, bringing additional heavy showers and strong thunderstorms along the frontal cloud band from tonight into Saturday. Moderate to fresh W to NW winds with improving weather trends will quickly build in after the front passes through each island. The front should be pushing through the western half of the state on Friday and the eastern half of the state Friday night into Saturday. Moderate to locally strong NE trade winds will develop by Sunday as high pressure builds far NW of the islands. The declining mid-period NNW swell will be followed by a larger N swell building in late this afternoon through Friday. The low passing N of the state will continue to intensify as it moves away from the island chain on Saturday and will produce moderate short-period swells with a wide range of swell directions. Ranging anywhere from the SW to NNE today through Saturday. A larger N to NNE swell is possible Sunday into early next week and surf may reach advisory thresholds. A couple moderate sized WNW swells are also expected, a smaller one this weekend, and a slightly larger one from Monday into Wednesday. Rough and choppy surf, due to increasing short-period wind waves, will develop along S and W facing shores from tonight through Friday due to the increasingly strong low-level S to SW winds. && .FIRE WEATHER... Critical fire behavior conditions are not expected during the forecast period. && .HFO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Flood Watch through Friday afternoon for Niihau-Kauai Leeward- 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- 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. High Wind Warning until noon HST Friday for Niihau-Kauai Leeward- Kauai Mountains-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Lanai Mauka-Kahoolawe-Maui Windward West- Maui Leeward West-Kona-Kohala-Big Island Interior-Kauai North- Kauai East-Kauai South-East Honolulu-Honolulu Metro-Ewa Plain- Koolau Windward-Koolau Leeward-Molokai-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. High Wind Warning until 6 PM HST Friday for Haleakala Summit. High Wind Warning until 6 AM HST Saturday for Big Island Summits. Winter Storm Warning from noon today to 6 AM HST Saturday for Big Island Summits. Gale Warning until 6 AM HST Friday for Kauai Northwest Waters- Kauai Windward Waters-Kauai Leeward Waters-Kauai Channel. Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM HST Friday for Oahu Windward Waters-Oahu Leeward Waters-Kaiwi Channel-Maui County Windward Waters-Maui County Leeward Waters-Maalaea Bay-Pailolo Channel- Alenuihaha Channel-Big Island Windward Waters-Big Island Leeward Waters-Big Island Southeast Waters. && DISCUSSION...JVC AVIATION...Foster MARINE...Kino FIRE WEATHER...JVC
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jan 30, 6:45 AM HST, 4 hours 18 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
645 AM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0106 AM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ENE Lihue 21.98N 159.34W
01/30/2025 M58 MPH Kauai HI ASOS
&&
MMBLocal storm report, Jan 30, 9:41 AM HST, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
941 AM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0830 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg Island of Kauai 22.14N 159.51W
01/30/2025 Kauai HI Emergency Mngr
Multiple reports of trees down and power
outages across the island of Kauai.
&&
MMBLocal storm report, Jan 30, 10:12 AM HST, 51 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1012 AM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0922 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 ESE Kula 20.75N 156.32W
01/30/2025 Maui HI Dept of Highways
A tree is down over the roadway and utility
lines on Kekaulike Avenue at mile marker 8
in Kula.
&&
MMBLocal storm report, Jan 30, 10:52 AM HST, 11 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1052 AM HST Thu Jan 30 2025
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0823 AM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 WNW Hana 20.79N 156.05W
01/30/2025 Maui HI Dept of Highways
A tree is down blocking the road on Hana
Highway at mile marker 30.
&&
MMBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Honolulu, HI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 3:09 PM HST | Gale Warning | HFO | 43 hr | |
| Jan 29, 3:09 PM HST | Small Craft Advisory | HFO | 3 days | |
| Jan 30, 1:04 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 116 min | |
| Jan 30, 2:58 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 107 min | |
| Jan 30, 3:15 AM HST | Winter Storm Warning | HFO | Hawaii | 36 hr |
| Jan 30, 4:06 AM HST | Areal Flood Advisory | HFO | Hawaii | 7 hr |
| Jan 30, 4:21 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 114 min | |
| Jan 30, 4:40 AM HST | Areal Flood Advisory | HFO | Kauai | 5 hr |
| Jan 30, 4:57 AM HST | Special Weather Statement | HFO | Kauai | 93 min |
| Jan 30, 5:33 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 117 min | |
| Jan 30, 6:04 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 116 min | |
| Jan 30, 6:43 AM HST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HFO | Kauai | 47 min |
| Jan 30, 7:28 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 34 min | |
| Jan 30, 7:59 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 61 min | |
| Jan 30, 9:00 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 60 min | |
| Jan 30, 9:56 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 64 min | |
| Jan 30, 10:01 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 37 min | |
| Jan 30, 10:08 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 54 min | |
| Jan 30, 10:22 AM HST | Areal Flood Advisory | HFO | Honolulu | 3 hr |
| Jan 30, 10:50 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 55 min | |
| Jan 30, 11:24 AM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 66 min | |
| Jan 30, 11:27 AM HST | Special Weather Statement | HFO | Honolulu | 33 min |
| Jan 30, 11:42 AM HST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HFO | Honolulu | 13 min |
| Jan 30, 12:08 PM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 52 min | |
| Jan 30, 12:41 PM HST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HFO | Honolulu | 14 min |
| Jan 30, 12:54 PM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 66 min | |
| Jan 30, 1:15 PM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 60 min | |
| Jan 30, 1:33 PM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 57 min | |
| Jan 30, 1:58 PM HST | Special Marine Warning | HFO | 62 min |
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.