Station Name: WHOTS - Woods Hole Ocean Time-series
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Princeville, HI 96722
Kauai County

GPS Coordinates: 23, -158

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued February 20 at 8:06PM HST until February 20 at 11:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 8:06 PM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The island of Oahu in Honolulu County. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM HST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 805 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain continues to fall along a convergence boundary anchored over the Koolau Mountains with periods of heavy rain spilling into central Oahu this evening. Rain along this band was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Honolulu, Waipio, Waiahole, Waikane, Kahaluu, Pearl City, Aiea, Ahuimanu, Halawa, Mililani, Moanalua, Salt Lake, Kaaawa, Waikele, Wahiawa, Waipahu, Kalihi, Wheeler Field, Punaluu and Kaneohe.

Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding.

Flood Watch issued February 20 at 6:02PM HST until February 21 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 6:02 PM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 6:00 AM

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR NIIHAU KAUAI AND OAHU THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Oahu. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An upper level trough swinging through the northwestern islands tonight will produce periods of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. The trough axis should lift north of the area by mid day Saturday, which should diminish the flooding threat. A low level convergence plume will continue to enhance showers this evening over the island of Oahu.

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

High Surf Advisory issued February 20 at 3:00PM HST until February 21 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

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

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR EAST FACING SHORES OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND... .Surf along exposed east-facing shores will remain rough, with heights hovering around the advisory threshold today. A downward trend will follow over the weekend as the winds diminish. * WHAT...Surf of 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...East facing shores of Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu and the Big Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.

Heed all advice from ocean safety officials. When in doubt, don't go out.

Flood Watch issued February 21 at 1:37AM HST until February 21 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 1:37 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 5:00 PM

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR NIIHAU KAUAI AND OAHU THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR KAUAI COUNTY AND OAHU... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Oahu. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An upper level trough swinging through the northwestern islands today will produce periods of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms. The trough axis should lift north of the area later this afternoon, which should diminish the flooding threat.

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

Flood Advisory issued February 21 at 1:09AM HST until February 21 at 4:15AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 1:09 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * WHERE...The island of Oahu in Honolulu County. * WHEN...Until 415 AM HST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 107 AM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the island of Oahu. Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour. The heaviest rain is currently falling along a convergence band anchored over the southeastern side of the Koolau Mountains. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... the entire island of Oahu.

Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding.