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 20 at 3:39AM HST until March 22 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 3:39 AM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 6:00 PM

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR ALL ISLANDS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...The island of Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui, 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 developing west of the islands will draw abundant moisture northward as it strengthens and eventually departs to north early next week. Several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected. The heaviest rain is expected to last through Saturday, except for the Big Island where the heaviest rain is expected on Sunday.

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

Flood Watch issued March 20 at 5:12PM HST until March 22 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 5:12 PM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 6:00 AM

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR ALL ISLANDS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...The island of Oahu in Honolulu County, 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 developing west of the islands will draw abundant moisture northward as it strengthens and eventually departs to north early next week. Several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall are anticipated. The heaviest rain is expected from Friday night through Saturday, except for the Big Island where the heaviest rain is expected on Sunday.

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

Winter Storm Watch issued March 20 at 3:41PM HST until March 22 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Fri March 20, 2026, 3:41 PM
Expires: Sat March 21, 2026, 6:00 AM

...A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THE BIG ISLAND SUMMITS ABOVE 12000 FEET FROM 6 PM HST SATURDAY TO 6 PM HST SUNDAY... .A kona storm is likely to bring heavy snow and strong winds to the summits beginning Saturday night and lasting through Sunday afternoon. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Light snow may linger Sunday night into Monday. * WHERE...Big Island Summits. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times, with periods of zero visibility.

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow or ice accumulations that may impact the summits. Anyone planning travel to the summits, including hikers and campers, should monitor the latest forecasts and consider postponing their trip until improved weather returns.