Flood — Honolulu, Hawaii

2025-12-14 · near Waimalu, Honolulu, Hawaii

Event narrative

Multiple roads reportedly had several feet of water, due to poor drainage. These roads included Richards Street, H-1 westbound under Radford Drive, and Nimitz Highway near the Likelike Highway. Additionally, there was a water rescue in Kalihi.

Wider weather episode

A cold front with robust upper level support brought localized flooding impacts to Kauai and Oahu. Moderate southerly winds pushed moist air with precipitable water values in excess of 1.8 inches over the islands, contributing to periods of heavy rainfall. Instability aloft from a broad mid and upper level trough allowed for isolated thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1299560. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.