Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 4 at 4:33PM HST until November 4 at 7:30PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 4, 2024 - 6:33pm
Expires:
November 4, 2024 - 9:30pm
Description:
FFWHFO
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County
* Until 730 PM HST.
* At 433 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over primarily windward,
southeast and interior portions of the Big Island. Rain was
falling at a rate of up to 3 inches per hour, and up to 7 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.
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, Honokaa, Volcano, Glenwood,
Pohakuloa Training Area, Pohakuloa Camp, Hawaii Volcanoes National
Park, Wood Valley, Mountain View, Pahala, Hawaiian Acres, Keaau,
Punaluu Beach, Orchidlands Estates, Papaikou, Kawa Flats, Pepeekeo
and Honomu.
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