Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 1:30AM HST until August 16 at 4:45AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 4:30am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County...
* WHEN...Until 445 AM HST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in
streams. Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 123 AM HST, Doppler radar indicated moderate rain over Hilo,
Hamakua, Kohala and Kona districts. Minor flooding is ongoing due
to rain bands associated with Hurricane Lala. Rain was falling at
a rate of 0.5 to 1 inch per hour. Streams remain elevated across
the area. Additional moderate rain is expected over the next few
hours.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Captain Cook, Waikoloa
Village, Kapaau, Honokaa, Pohakuloa Camp, Pohakuloa Training
Area, Kamuela, Puuanahulu and Paauilo.
Instruction:
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to
flooding.
Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on
foot. Turn around, don't drown.
A Flood Watch is also in effect for the Big Island through this
morning.
Area Description:
Hawaii in Hawaii, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov