Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 4 at 2:48PM HST until November 4 at 5:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 4, 2024 - 4:48pm
Expires:
November 4, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 248 PM HST, radar indicated heavy showers and thunderstorms
repeatedly forming over the Kau, Puna and Hilo Districts. Rain was
falling at a rate of 2 to 3 inches per hour, and up to 5 inches of
rain has fallen since this morning in some areas. This is leading to
significant rises in water levels in streams and rivers. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, with road closures
reported in Mountain View.
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.
The heavy rains may cause rock and mudslides in steep terrain areas.
Area Description:
Hawaii in Hawaii, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI