UPDATE: 3:55 p.m.
Maui County officials say Kaupakalua Dam has been violated, and that an evacuation is taking place in Haiku for everyone in the vicinity of Kaupakalua Dam and the makai of Kaupakalua Road. ‘
“People near strong currents should also evacuate or seek higher ground,” says an updated warning. ‘Evacuation shelters are opening in the Paia Community Center and Hana High School. People should stay away from Haiku areas affected by the evacuations. “
Government David Ige tweeted: ‘The state is ready to support Maui County as residents and visitors evacuate downstream from Kaupakulua Dam at this time. Stay out of the area until the danger is over, and keep an eye on the local media for updates. ”
3:35 pm
Maui Province officials say evacuation has been ordered for everyone downstream of the Kaupakalua Dam in Haiku after heavy rains caused the dam to fail.
“Failure of the dam in the Kaupakalua reservoir in the Haiku area. If it now evacuates downstream from the dam, “the Maui Emergency Management Agency said in a warning. The warning warns of a “significant threat to life or property.”
Evacuation shelters are opening in the Paia Community Center and Hana High School.
“People need to stay away from the area,” provincial officials said.
The National Weather Service said: “Life-threatening floods and significant property damage are expected in areas downstream of the Kaupakalu Dam, including the Hana Highway between Haiku and Pauwela.”
The East Maui area is under a quick warning until 6:15 p.m. today,
‘At 14:08 hours, radar and automatic rain gauges indicated that heavy rain was falling over the windward Haleakala. Water reportedly flowed across the Hana Highway at Wailua. Rain falls at a rate of 2 to 3 centimeters per hour. Instant flow occurs or will begin soon. ”
According to the weather service warning, Keanae, Nahiku, Kipahulu, Kaupo, Huelo, Kula, Hana, Makawao, Pukalani, Haiku-Pauwela, Haliimaile, Pauwela, Paia, Haleakala National Park, Wailua, Kailua and Hamoa are among others.
14:15
The National Weather Service has extended the flash flood warning for Maui Island to 6:15 p.m. today.
At 14:08 radar and automatic rain gauges indicated that heavy rain was falling over the windward Haleakala. Officials reported that water was flowing across the Hana Highway at Wailua. Rain falls at a rate of 2 to 3 centimeters per hour.
13:15
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the island of Hawaii, which takes effect today at 4:15 p.m.
At 13:09, the radar indicated heavy rain over the windward side of the island of Hawaii – from the Hamakua district to Hilo to Puna. The showers fell at 1 to 2 centimeters per hour and additional heavy rainfall is expected at least this afternoon.
Places in the advice include, but are not limited to Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Honokaa, Mountain View, Keaau, Glenwood, Hawaiian Acres, Papaikou, Orchidland Estates, Pepeekeo, Volcano, Honomu, Hakalau, Pahoa, Ninole, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Laupahoehoe, Ookala and Paauilo.
Officials said the advice might need to be expanded if flooding continues.
12:45 pm
The National Weather Service extended the flood warning for the island of Maui today at 2:15 p.m.
At 12:41 a.m., radar and automatic rain gauges indicated that heavy rain was falling over the windward Haleakala. Officials reported that water was flowing across the Hana Highway at Wailua. Rain falls at a rate of 2 to 3 centimeters per hour.
The warning may need to be extended if flooding continues.
11:15 am
The National Weather Service has upgraded the flood warning to a flood warning for the island of Maui, which takes effect today at 2:15 p.m.
At 11:15 radar and automatic rain gauges indicated that heavy rain had fallen over the windward Haleakala. Rain falls at a rate of 2 to 3 centimeters per hour.
Instant floods occur, officials have warned, or they will start soon.
Some places that will experience flash floods include Keanae, Nahiku, Kipahulu, Kaupo, Huelo, Kula, Hana, Makawao, Pukalani, Haiku-Pauwela, Haliimaile, Pauwela, Paia, Healakala National Park, Wailua, Kailua and Hamoa.
The public must stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches and divers, even if it is currently dry. Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in a car or on foot.
10:15 am
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the island of Maui today at 1:15 p.m.
At 10:04 the radar indicated heavy rain over the slope of Haleakala and the West Maui Mountains. Rain fell at 1 to 2 inches per hour.
Places in the advice include, but are not limited to Kahului, Lahaina, Pukalani, Makawao, Haliimaile, Kula, Paia, Haiku-Pauwela, Pauwela, Puunene, Huelo, Maalaea, Wailuku, Keanae, Waiehu, Waikapu, Waihehe , Nahik Kahakuloa.
Rainfall and runoff will cause dangerous driving conditions due to the dam, visibility and poor braking performance, officials warned. The public should stay away from streams, drains and low-lying areas that are prone to flooding.
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An instantaneous flood watch is now in effect for the entire state until late Tuesday night.
The National Weather Service this morning expanded to Niihau, Kauai and Oahu, as well as Maui County, while the deep moisture spreads across the state and brings persistent, heavy rain.
A flash flood means that a flash flood is possible in the area, and that the public must be prepared to act if a warning is issued.
An advice for high waves also covers all eastern shores of Kauai to Hawaii Island due to 7 to 10 foot waves generated by the strong trade winds until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Forecasters said that the waves for eastern shores should decrease further to 6 to 8 feet on Tuesday morning and to 5 to 7 feet on Tuesday evening.
The surf of the north coast is expected to drop 7 to 10 feet today to 6 to 8 feet on Tuesday.
Surfing on the west and south shores remains steady, 3 to 5 feet and 2 to 4 feet, respectively, today and Tuesday.
Today’s skies are mostly cloudy, with likely showers for the wind and mauka area, and the high point is 78 to 83 degrees. The lows tonight drop to 64 to 71 degrees, with local rainfall possible for all islands.
Forecasters expect widespread heavy showers and possible thunderstorms during the middle of the week.
Heavy showers ended just before midnight in the Hilo and Puna districts, but are likely to reach the Puna and Kau districts, forecasters said.
It will also be expected that the temperature under the ice during Big Island mountains will bring a period of snow and icy rain, which will cause an advice for the winter weather until Tuesday at 06:00. Up to one to two centimeters of extra snow is expected on the crests of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
Traveling to the tops can be very difficult or even impossible.
The national park service has suspended overnight permits for Mauna Loa cabins due to the winter weather. Day users should monitor the weather forecasts to enlighten their decisions back to land, officials said.
A small art advice is also available for all Hawaiian waters until Tuesday at 6 p.m.