Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 17 at 9:37AM HST until September 17 at 12:30PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 12:37pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County...
* WHEN...Until 1230 PM HST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in
streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 933 AM HST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain over the North
Kohala, South Kohala, Hamakua, North Hilo, and South Hilo
Districts of the Big Island. Heaviest rain is expected over the
Kohala and far north Hamakua Districts. Rain was falling at a
rate of 1.0 to 2.0 inches per hour. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hilo, Waikoloa Village, Kapaau, Honokaa, Paauilo, Pohakuloa Camp,
Kamuela, Ookala, Kukuihaele, Waipio Valley, Laupahoehoe and
Waimanu Valley.
Instruction:
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to
flooding.
Area Description:
Hawaii in Hawaii, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov