Flood risk snapshot · Haliimaile, HI

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Haliimaile, HI.

Live sources checked just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

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

Live risk outlook

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (24/100) · Rain 34% · 0.1 in · Max wind 25 to 38 mph.

4 active alerts nearby.

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

Local decision support

Next 24–72 hours: risk-to-action packet

Live inputs checked just now

Baseline

26/100

Moderate long-term exposure

Live signal

Low

Current source-derived signal

Official alerts

4

active local alerts

Practical, non-emergency steps

  1. STEP 1

    Reduce water entry points

    Clear gutters, drains, and low-area grates when it is safe to do so, and move valuables from low storage areas.

  2. STEP 2

    Document before conditions change

    Keep current photos of the exterior and important records in an accessible place for a later coverage conversation.

  3. STEP 3

    Follow local flood direction

    Do not use this packet for route, evacuation, or floodwater decisions; follow official local and NWS alerts instead.

This packet supports preparation conversations. It is not an emergency alert, evacuation instruction, insurance quote, property inspection, or medical guidance. Follow official local instructions for time-sensitive decisions.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

26

/ 100

Flood risk score26/100

For typical homes located in Haliimaile, HI.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 3 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Haliimaile, 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 Haliimaile

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement

Effective local time

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued September 26 at 5:15PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

High Wind Warning

Effective local time

High Wind Warning issued September 26 at 5:04PM HST until September 27 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Strong winds may lead to property damage. Hazardous driving conditions due to powerful cross winds will pose a serious risk for drivers, especially for light weight and high profile vehicles. Loose outdoor items should be brought inside or secured properly. A High Wind Warning means that winds are expected to be at least 40 mph, with gusts over 60 mph. Stay away from downed power lines.

High Surf Advisory

Effective local time

High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 1:03PM HST until September 27 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 (90% of features)

SFHA share: 10% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 10

Tile risk label: Low

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

Opana Tunnel near Kailiili, Maui, HI (16599500)

Discharge: 2 ft3/s

Observed: local time

Distance from Haliimaile: 5 mi

Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).

Soil saturation (model)

Soil moisture: 20% volumetric

Last 24h rain: 0.14 in

Updated: local time

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 34% · 0.1 in

Max wind: 25 to 38 mph

Risk score: 24/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 21% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 25 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 28% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 14 to 21 mph

Risk score: 21/100

Tue

LOW

Rain chance: 30%

Max wind: 17 mph

Risk score: 22/100

Wed

LOW

Rain chance: 32%

Max wind: 16 mph

Risk score: 23/100

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

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile10
Dominant FEMA zoneX (90%)
SFHA share of features10%
Nearest USGS gauge5 mi

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

Historical flooding exposure in Haliimaile

  • 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 Haliimaile

Does Haliimaile 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.