#NWS #flood #nwsflashflood #FlashFloodWarning Flash Flood Warning for Hawaii in Hawaii, HI #HIwx
At 1016 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the entire Big
Island of Hawaii. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 3 inches per
hour. Several stream gauges remain above flood warning thresholds
island-wide. Flash flooding is ongoing with reports of highway
closures and flooding in local communities.

Hawaii County Emergency Management officials are asking residents
and visitors to shelter in place for this life threatening event,
keeping roadways clear for emergency responders.

HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Significant and life threatening flooding in drainages,
streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low lying
areas. Multiple public road closures expected, as well
as landslides in steep terrain.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
the entire Big Island of Hawaii.