Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 4 at 1:12PM HST until November 4 at 2:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 4, 2024 - 3:12pm
Expires:
November 4, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 112 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over eastern Kau, Puna and
S. Hilo Districts. Rain was falling at a rate of up to 4 inches per
hour. Honolii Stream and Wailuku River continue to rise. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
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, Glenwood, Volcano, Mountain View,
Hawaiian Acres, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Keaau, Orchidlands
Estates, Pahoa, Papaikou, Pepeekeo, Honomu, Wood Valley, Hakalau,
Pahala, Laupahoehoe, Punaluu Beach and Ookala.
Instruction:
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on
foot. Turn around, don't drown.
Area Description:
Hawaii in Hawaii, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI