First published Oct 29, 2026, 7:07:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 29, 2026, 7:07:15 PM UTC

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Flash Flood Warning issued October 29 at 8:55AM HST until October 29 at 11:45AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

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The National Weather Service issued a flash-flood warning for Maui through 11:45 a.m. HST, reporting heavy rain and rising streams. The alert advised people not to drive on flooded roads.

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Affected location: Maui, Hawaii
The National Weather Service issued a flash-flood warning for Maui through 11:45 a.m.

Illustrative image: Wailuku River, Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii, United States — Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

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The warning describes ongoing or imminent flash flooding and gives immediate road-safety instructions.

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