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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Honolulu HI

1134 AM HST Mon Mar 23 2026



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Hawaii HI-

1134 AM HST Mon Mar 23 2026



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM HST THIS 

AFTERNOON FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...



At 1134 AM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the Kona and Kohala 

areas. Rain rates have tapered off to a rate of 1 to 2 inches per 

hour since the initial warning but ongoing rains over saturated 

grounds will keep the threat of flash flooding.



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...

  Kailua-Kona, Captain Cook, Waikoloa Village, Kapaau, Puuanahulu, 

  Puako, Kalaoa, Holualoa, Kawaihae, Honalo, Kamuela, 

  Kahaluu-Keauhou, Kohala Ranch, Kainaliu, Kealakekua, Honaunau, 

  Waimanu Valley, Waipio Valley, Pololu Valley and Kukuihaele.



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 1963 15602 1973 15608 1980 15605 1986 15598

      1987 15593 1994 15590 1998 15585 2003 15584

      2010 15590 2020 15592 2026 15590 2029 15585

      2026 15576 2014 15559 2011 15547 1978 15580

      1916 15580 1916 15593 1935 15590 1960 15599



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED



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