Flash Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Hilo International Airport 87, HI ∙ Kukuihaele, HI ∙ Pa‘auilo, HI ∙ Hawaiian Beaches, HI ∙ Hawi, HI ∙ Glenwood, HI ∙ Discovery Harbour, HI ∙ Paukaa, HI ∙ Pāhala, HI ∙ Leleiwi Point, HI

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Honolulu HI 304 AM HST Sun Aug 25 2024 The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County * Until 615 AM HST. * At 304 AM HST, a large rain band associated with Hurricane Hone was impacting the southeast flank of the Big Island. Peak rain rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were occurring over the Puna and Kau Districts. The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency reported that Cane Haul Road and Wood Valley Road near Pahala were closed due to flooding. Heavy rainfall will continue beyond sunrise as Hurricane Hone moves southwest of the Big Island. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Emergency management. IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road closures possible in some areas. Landslides are possible in steep terrain. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kapaau, Honokaa, Pohakuloa Training Area, Pohakuloa Camp, Volcano, Glenwood, Mountain View, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Wood Valley, Pahala, Hawaiian Acres, Papaikou, Keaau, Honomu, Pepeekeo, Orchidlands Estates and Laupahoehoe. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even if they are currently dry. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. && This warning may need to be extended beyond 615 AM HST if flooding persists. LAT...LON 2029 15585 2026 15576 2014 15559 2011 15544 1999 15521 1986 15508 1976 15508 1975 15500 1965 15497 1952 15480 1945 15483 1934 15498 1925 15516 1925 15529 1913 15550 1896 15559 1890 15567 1904 15590 1972 15569 2027 15590 FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

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