Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 4 at 7:39PM HST until November 4 at 10:45PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 4, 2024 - 9:39pm
Expires:
November 5, 2024 - 12:45am
Description:
FFWHFO
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County
* Until 1045 PM HST.
* At 739 PM HST, radar and automated rain gauges 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. This is leading to significant rises in water levels in
streams and rivers, with stream gauges at Honolii Stream and
Wailuku River exceeding minor flood stage of 15 ft and 18 ft
respectively. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Captain Cook, Waikoloa
Village, Kapaau, Honokaa, Pohakuloa Training Area, Pohakuloa Camp,
Volcano, Wood Valley, Glenwood, Honaunau, Hawaii Volcanoes
National Park, Honalo, Mountain View, Kainaliu, Kealakekua and
Puuanahulu.
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Hawaii in Hawaii, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI