Station Name: Hilo, Hilo Bay, Kuhio Bay
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -18 feet

Nearest Address:
Kuhio Bay
Hilo, HI 96720
Hawaiʻi County

GPS Coordinates: 19.73, -155.056

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued March 21 at 4:56PM HST until March 22 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat March 21, 2026, 4:56 PM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 7:00 AM

...FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI LANAI KAHOOLAWE AND THE BIG ISLAND... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff. Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A kona low west of the islands has drawn abundant moisture northward. Rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall are anticipated. The heaviest rain is expected to last through tonight, except for the Big Island where the heaviest rain is expected Sunday.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 21 at 4:44PM HST until March 22 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat March 21, 2026, 4:44 PM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 6:00 AM

...A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM HST THIS EVENING TO 6 PM HST SUNDAY FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMIMTS ABOVE 12000 FEET... .A kona storm is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds to the summits beginning this evening and lasting through Sunday afternoon. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times, with periods of zero visibility.

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Any travel plans to the summits should be postponed until the threat diminishes.

Flood Advisory issued March 22 at 2:05AM HST until March 22 at 5:15AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun March 22, 2026, 2:05 AM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County. * WHEN...Until 515 AM HST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 152 AM HST, radar indicated heavy showers lifting north over the Big Island, with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. The heaviest rainfall is located over the southwest and southeast slopes of Mauna Loa. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... The entire island of Hawaii.

Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding. This advisory replaces the previous advisory that was in effect for the island of Hawaii County.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 22 at 3:07AM HST until March 22 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun March 22, 2026, 3:07 AM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 6:00 PM

...A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMIMTS ABOVE 12000 FEET... .A kona storm is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds to the summits through this evening. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Light snow may linger tonight into Monday. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times, with periods of zero visibility.

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Any travel plans to the summits should be postponed until the threat diminishes.

Flood Watch issued March 22 at 3:03AM HST until March 22 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun March 22, 2026, 3:03 AM
Expires: Sun March 22, 2026, 6:00 PM

...FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI LANAI KAHOOLAWE AND THE BIG ISLAND... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff. Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A kona low, currently north of the islands, has drawn abundant moisture northward. Rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall are anticipated. The heaviest rain is expected to last through tonight.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.