Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 14 at 8:34AM HST until March 14 at 11:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 834 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.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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...
Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Wood
Valley, Pahala, Volcano, Glenwood, Punaluu Beach, Kawa Flats,
Mountain View, Naalehu, Hawaiian Acres, Orchidlands Estates,
Keaau, Pahoa, Hawaiian Ocean View, Fern Forest, Eden Roc, Fern
Acres and Waiohinu.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Hawaii in Hawaii, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov