Severe flooding triggers road closures, evacuations in Manoa

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Portions of Manoa flooded Monday after several days of heavy rain.

According to Honolulu police, flooding was observed at multiple locations along East Manoa Road, including the intersections with Lowery Avenue, Akaka Place, and Oahu Avenue. That portion of the road is closed, and drivers are being asked to avoid the area.

Your HNN First Alert Weather Team declared Monday a First Alert Weather Day due to the threat of heavy rain and flash flooding.

The area was under a flash flood warning, with rain falling at 1 to 2 inches per hour and stream levels running very high.

Viewers have been sending Hawaii News Now photos and videos showing flooded roads and vehicles submerged in water at Manoa Marketplace.

Heather Damon said the rain “has not stopped for days. The ground is so saturated.”

The University of Hawaii at Manoa is asking students and employees to stay inside and off roads unless absolutely necessary until further notice, citing severe rain and flooding in some parts of campus.

In an alert, UH said officials are at faculty housing to address issues in the area. UH also said some student housing — Hale Wainani G and H — is being evacuated, and residents should follow all staff instructions.

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