flash flood

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Authorities warn that the same storm system is now threatening other islands, with flash flood alerts and evacuation warnings issued for parts of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Honolulu Department of Emergency Management has issued multiple flash flood warnings and urged residents to move to higher ground and avoid flooded areas.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

That’s because an expansive database specific to flash flood trends like this didn’t exist until now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"In my entire life, there had never been a flash flood this high here. But the rain kept pouring," said Merliana.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

As it turned out, the flash flood didn’t have enough power to carry away the vehicle or even to do any lasting damage.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer