Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 23 at 10:22AM HST until March 23 at 1:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 23, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires:
March 23, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
FFWHFO
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County
* Until 100 PM HST.
* At 1022 AM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over Kona and Kohala
areas. Rain was falling at a rate of 2 to 3 inches per hour. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
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.
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