Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 5 at 12:05AM HST until November 5 at 1:45AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 5, 2024 - 2:05am
Expires:
November 5, 2024 - 3:45am
Description:
At 1205 AM HST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated locally
heavy rain falling over the Kau District of the Big Island. Rain was
falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour, with additional heavy
rain expected to move across Kau over the next few of hours.
Emergency management reports 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