Coastal Flood Statement

Locations Affected

Honolulu, HI ∙ Ocean Pointe, HI ∙ Diamond Head, HI ∙ Lahaina, HI ∙ Haiku-Pauwela, HI ∙ Waiki‘i, HI ∙ Kurtistown, HI ∙ Kaua‘i, HI ∙ Puu Kukui, HI ∙ Kailua, HI

Headline

...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING DURING THE HIGH TIDE THIS AFTERNOON FOR LOW LYING COASTAL AREAS OF ALL ISLANDS...
Peak high tides associated with the lunar cycle will lead to minor coastal flooding along shorelines and low lying coastal through this afternoon. Coastal flooding is possible during this afternoon's high tide.

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Honolulu HI 327 AM HST Thu Aug 21 2025 ...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING DURING THE HIGH TIDE THIS AFTERNOON FOR LOW LYING COASTAL AREAS OF ALL ISLANDS... Peak high tides associated with the lunar cycle will lead to minor coastal flooding along shorelines and low lying coastal through this afternoon. Coastal flooding is possible during this afternoon's high tide. ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Low lying coastal areas of all Hawaiian Islands. * WHEN...During this afternoon's high tide. * IMPACTS...Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion, and saltwater inundation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid driving through flooded roadways. If you are forced to drive through salt water, be sure to rinse your vehicle with fresh water. Move electronics, vehicles or other valuables to higher ground. Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps. Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches. && Submit your coastal flooding photos to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program's Hawaii and Pacific Islands King Tides Project at: PacificIslandsKingTides.org

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