Alert: Flood Advisory issued November 17 at 2:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu

…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM HST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE
ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY…
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall.
* WHERE…The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County.
* WHEN…Until 500 PM HST.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in
streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 158 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over windward
portions of the Big Island over and near Hilo. Rain was
falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Honokaa, Honomu, Papaikou,
Pepeekeo, Hakalau, Ninole, Laupahoehoe, Mountain View,
Ookala, Glenwood, Keaau, Volcano, Paauilo, Hawaiian Acres,
Orchidlands Estates, Wainaku and Paukaa.
This advisory may need to be extended beyond 500 PM HST if flooding
persists.

Instructions:
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone
to flooding.

Counties:
Hawaii in Hawaii