Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Honolulu, HI
Issued by NWS Honolulu, HI
970 WGHW80 PHFO 161839 FLSHFO Flood Advisory National Weather Service Honolulu HI 839 AM HST Thu May 16 2024 HIC003-162145- /O.NEW.PHFO.FA.Y.0074.240516T1839Z-240516T2145Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Honolulu HI- 839 AM HST Thu May 16 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM HST THIS MORNING FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU IN HONOLULU COUNTY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * WHERE...The island of Oahu in Honolulu County. * WHEN...Until 1145 AM HST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 832 AM HST, radar indicated that the area of heavy rainfall has expanded and now includes the entire island of Oahu. The highest rain rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were over the east side of the island from Manoa to Hawaii Kai. A spotter report also indicated ponding of roads in Kapolei, and a lane of the H-1 Freeway closed between Fort Weaver Road and Makakilo Drive. - This advisory includes the entire island of Oahu. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding. Rainfall and runoff will also cause hazardous driving conditions due to ponding, reduced visibility and poor braking action. A Flood Watch is also in effect for Oahu through Friday evening. This advisory replaces the previous advisory that was in effect for the island of Oahu in Honolulu County. && This advisory may need to be extended beyond 1145 AM HST if flooding persists. LAT...LON 2125 15769 2125 15772 2127 15773 2124 15782 2130 15790 2129 15811 2136 15815 2148 15824 2153 15825 2158 15829 2160 15813 2169 15805 2173 15798 2155 15783 2147 15783 2143 15779 2147 15779 2147 15772 2141 15773 2131 15764 $$ KODAMA