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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Honolulu HI

522 PM HST Sat Mar 14 2026



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Hawaii HI-

522 PM HST Sat Mar 14 2026



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM HST THIS EVENING 

FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...



At 522 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain falling over the Puna and 

Kau districts along the southeast slopes of the Big Island. Streams 

have also remained elevated. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 

inches per hour with more rain expected. Emergency Management 

reported water over Highway 11 in multiple locations. Pahala and 

Naalehu are still cut off.



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



SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.



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 Kau and Puna districts. 



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even 

if they are currently dry.



Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on 

foot. Turn around, don't drown.



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LAT...LON 1946 15544 1959 15511 1969 15498 1965 15497

      1953 15480 1945 15483 1934 15498 1925 15516

      1925 15529 1914 15545 1913 15550 1896 15559

      1890 15567 1896 15573 1905 15590 1907 15591

      1934 15554



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE



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