Rain fell between 1 and 2in hourly in Maui, Molokai and the Big Island while tens of thousands are without power

Flash flooding is possible as a large, powerful Kona storm northeast of the Hawaiian Islands draws deep tropical moisture across the state. Persistent bands of heavy rain and thunderstorms may create intense rainfall, which may lead to large streams and flooding roads and low-lying areas.

A Kona low will bring major disruptions to Hawaii this week, with about 10 inches of rain predicted in Honolulu and potentially 30 inches or more atop the state's volcanoes.

A stretch of Queen Kaahumanu Highway at Henry Street in Kailua-Kona was closed Saturday after heavy rain left the roadway underwater, officials said. The shutdown snarled evening traffic on a key Kona corridor while crews checked water levels and any damage. Authorities warned drivers to expect detours while conditions remain hazardous.

Flash flood warnings and watches are in effect for Oahu, Hawaii, as heavy rain and thunderstorms pose flooding risks.

Locally gusty kona winds can still bring heavy showers, especially for leeward areas of Hawaii Island.

Flooding forced the closure of roadways on Hawaii’s Big Island on Saturday, March 14.Videos released by the Hawaii Department of Transportation show flooding on Route 11, also known as Hawaiʻi Belt

A rare Kona low brought extreme weather to Hawaii over the last week. The monster storm caused widespread flooding, catastrophic destruction to local