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WGHW70 PHFO 111145
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
145 AM HST Sat May 11 2024

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Hawaii HI-
145 AM HST Sat May 11 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM HST EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 145 AM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the North and South
Kohala and Hamakua Districts. Rain rates are starting to increase
with radar showing rates of up to 3 inches per hour. The heaviest
rain is occurring around the Kohala Ranch area. Flash flooding is
ongoing. Additional heavy showers will be onshore over the next few
hours

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar.

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...
  Waikoloa Village, Kapaau, Honokaa, Waimanu Valley, Waipio Valley,
  Kamuela, Pololu Valley, Kohala Ranch, Kukuihaele, Kawaihae,
  Halaula, Puako, Hawi, Mauna Lani and Mahukona.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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LAT...LON 1998 15585 2003 15584 2010 15590 2020 15592
      2026 15590 2029 15584 2026 15576 2014 15559
      2011 15544 2007 15537 1993 15563 1996 15588

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

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