Flood Advisory Updated 4am 10/30
UPDATED:
Flash Flood Watch
Alert:
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH THROUGH LATE TONIGHT…
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT…
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
Big Island.
- Through late tonight
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Deep tropical moisture along with a strong upper level trough is
expected to produce heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding.
The most intense rainfall and highest risk for flash flooding
will be from Kauai to Maui County today. The flood threat for
the Big Island will be greatest this afternoon and tonight. -
Heavy rainfall could result in low spots in roads becoming
dangerous and impassible due to severe runoff. Debris in
streams and gulches could clog bridges and culverts resulting
in dangerous flooding. Isolated landslides could also occur.
Instructions: A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions are favorable for flash flooding. Flash flooding is LIFE THREATENING. Do not cross fast flowing water in your vehicle or on foot. Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued. If you experience heavy rain or rising water, head to higher ground immediately.
Target Area:
Big Island Interior
Big Island North and East
Kohala
Kona
Flood advisory for…
The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County
* Until 945 PM HST.
* At 649 PM HST, heavy rain has resulted in a road closure near
Highway 11 marker 57, located near Kawa Flats, as reported by
Hawaii Emergency Management. Rain has somewhat taperred off
currently, but there is more rain on the way with the leading edge
of another batch located near South Point. The rain is moving in
from the south with rainfall rates up to an inch an hour.
* Locations in the advisory include but are not limited to…
Volcano, Naalehu, Pahala, Wood Valley, Kawa Flats, Hawaii Volcanoes
National Park and Punaluu Beach.
This advisory may need to be extended beyond 945 PM HST if heavy rain
persists.
