Flood risk snapshot · Haiku-Pauwela, HI

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Haiku-Pauwela, HI.

Some live sources are refreshing; historical context remains available.

This view focuses on street flooding, ponding in low-lying areas, and how heavy rain tends to behave around this city.

Live risk outlook

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Use the official sources below for time-sensitive conditions; the score below is not an active warning.

Live alert status is unavailable here; check official sources directly.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

21

/ 100

Flood risk score21/100

For typical homes located in Haiku-Pauwela, HI.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 2 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Haiku-Pauwela, HI

Historical baseline tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: HFO · radar PHMO

Active alerts near Haiku-Pauwela

High Surf Advisory

Effective local time

High Surf Advisory issued November 10 at 3:16PM HST until November 12 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out.

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: X (42% of features)

SFHA share: 58% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 48

Tile risk label: Elevated

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

No nearby USGS gauges reporting right now.

Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).

Soil saturation (model)

Soil moisture: 32% volumetric

Last 24h rain: 0.06 in

Updated: local time

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 52% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 16 to 20 mph

Risk score: 31/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 28% · 0.1 in

Max wind: 21 mph

Risk score: 21/100

Thu

LOW

Rain chance: 45% · 0.1 in

Max wind: 22 mph

Risk score: 28/100

Fri

LOW

Rain chance: 49%

Max wind: 20 mph

Risk score: 30/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 35%

Max wind: 17 to 21 mph

Risk score: 24/100

Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile48
Dominant FEMA zoneX (42%)
SFHA share of features58%
Soil moisture (topsoil)32% · 0.06 in rain

Data from FEMA NFHL, USGS gauges, and Open-Meteo soil moisture.

Historical flooding exposure in Haiku-Pauwela

  • Lowest-lying streets and drainage chokepoints tend to flood first during heavy rain.
  • Long-duration rainfall can raise ponding risk even without a named storm.
  • Local elevation and canal/river networks can amplify or reduce flood impacts.

Flood & storm risk FAQs for Haiku-Pauwela

Does Haiku-Pauwela flood often?

Flooding risk depends on elevation, drainage, and rainfall intensity. This model summarizes localized flood patterns from public datasets.

What causes street flooding without a storm surge?

Short bursts of heavy rain can overwhelm drains; longer events can saturate soils and keep water standing even after rain ends.