Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 4 at 9:27PM HST until November 4 at 10:45PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 4, 2024 - 11:27pm
Expires:
November 5, 2024 - 12:45am
Description:
At 927 PM HST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain
falling over windward, southeast, and interior portions of the Big
Island, with these showers starting to move into leeward Big Island.
Rain was falling at a rate of up to 3 inches per hour. This has led
to significant rises in water levels in streams and rivers, with
emergency management reporting multiple road closures across
windward and southeast Big Island. 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