Flash Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Honolulu, HI

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WGHW70 PHFO 110935
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1135 PM HST Fri May 10 2024

HIC001-111015-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240511T1015Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Hawaii HI-
1135 PM HST Fri May 10 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 AM HST SATURDAY
FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 1135 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain and thunderstorms over
the South Kohala District extending from Kamuela to Kawaihae. Rain
was falling at a rate of up to 3 inches per hour. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly. This band of thunderstorms
should continue to drift northward over the next few hours and move
into the North Kohala and Hamakua districts soon.

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, Kamuela, Puako, Kawaihae, Puuanahulu, Kohala
  Ranch, Pohakuloa Camp, Pohakuloa Training Area, Waikii, Mauna Lani
  and Waikoloa Beach.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 1987 15594 1987 15593 1994 15590 1998 15585
      2003 15584 2006 15586 2006 15552 1976 15555
      1985 15597 1987 15596

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

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