Flash flood warning issued for Oahu

A flash flood warning has been issued for Oahu until 12:30 p.m. today due to heavy rain.

At 9:24 a.m. today, trained weather spotters reported heavy rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour over Windward Oahu. The National Weather Service said flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Kaneohe, Maunawili, Kailua, Kaneohe Marine Base, Ahuimanu, Waimanalo, Manoa, Kahaluu, Palolo, Waiahole, Waikane, Heeia, Bellows Air Force Station, Nuuanu, Waimanalo Beach, Waialae, Kualoa and Kahana Valley State Park.

“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,” forecasters said.

Meanwhile, a flood advisory is also in effect for Oahu until noon today.

The National Weather Service issued the advisory shortly after 9 a.m. today after the radar indicated heavy rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour over Windward Oahu.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Kaneohe, Maunawili, Kailua, Kaneohe Marine Base, Ahuimanu, Waimanalo, Manoa, Kahaluu, Palolo, Waiahole, Waikane, Heeia, Bellows Air Force Station, Nuuanu, Waimanalo Beach, Waialae, Kualoa and Kahana Valley State Park.

“Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding,” forecasters said.

The advisory may be extended beyond noon if flooding persists.