Hawaii

Shelters on Oahu and Maui for heavy rain, possible flash flooding

KITV4·Oct 29, 2026 · 2:40 AM CT
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A Flood Watch covered the whole state from Tuesday night, Oct. 27, through Wednesday evening, Oct. 28, and county officials opened shelters in case heavy rain led to flash flooding.

On Oahu, city shelters opened at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Wahiawa District Park, Kaneohe District Park, Manoa Valley District Park and Waianae District Park.

On Maui, a temporary evacuation site opened at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday at Helene Hall, 174 Keawa Place, in Hana. All the sites accept pets, and residents were told to monitor the weather and be ready to evacuate.

Key points

  • Oahu shelters: Wahiawa, Kaneohe, Manoa, Waianae district parks
  • Maui: Helene Hall in Hana
  • All sites pet friendly

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