Flash Flood Warning issued October 29 at 5:44PM HST until October 29 at 7:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
At 544 PM HST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain and isolated
thunderstorms over windward Big Island. Rain was falling at a rate of
1 to 2 inches per hour with the heaviest rainfall over the Hilo
districts. Flash flooding is ongoing. Conditions should gradually
improve over the next hour.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kapaau, Honokaa, Honomu, Papaikou,
Pepeekeo, Hakalau, Ninole, Laupahoehoe, Mountain View and Glenwood.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
- This month
- 1836th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days