Flood — Honolulu, Hawaii

2023-12-21 · near Waikane, Honolulu, Hawaii

Event narrative

A rapid rise in stream and river levels prompted the closure of Kamehameha Highway at Waikane Stream on the Island of Oahu. The road was reportedly impassable due to flooding.

Wider weather episode

Abundant low level moisture and atmospheric instability led to periods of heavy rainfall with flooding over portions of the islands.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (21.4859, -157.8529)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1147657. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.