Flash Flood — Honolulu, Hawaii

2024-05-12 · near Kailua, Honolulu, Hawaii

Event narrative

Fast water was flowing over rock walls and over streets.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system in the upper levels of the atmosphere brought unstable conditions which allowed thunderstorms and heavy rain to develop. As a result of the thunderstorms and heavy rain, flooding and flash flooding was observed over portions of the Islands.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1184423. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.