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WGHW70 PHFO 141834

FFSHFO



Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Honolulu HI

834 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026



HIC001-142100-

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Hawaii HI-

834 AM HST Sat Mar 14 2026



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM HST THIS 

MORNING FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...



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.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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LAT...LON 1946 15544 1959 15511 1969 15498 1965 15497

      1953 15480 1945 15483 1934 15498 1925 15516

      1925 15529 1914 15545 1913 15550 1896 15559

      1890 15567 1896 15573 1905 15590 1907 15591

      1934 15554



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED



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