WGHW70 PHFO 142106
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1106 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026

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Hawaii HI-
1106 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM HST THIS 
AFTERNOON FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...

At 1106 AM HST, radar indicated heavy rain continued to impact the 
Puna and Kau Districts along the southeast slopes of the Big Island. 
Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Additionally, 
Emergency Management reported that Highway 11 was closed at Kawa 
flats due to flooding and multiple other roads are closed as well.

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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