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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

Flash Flood Warning

National Weather Service Honolulu HI

1022 AM HST Mon Mar 23 2026



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.



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.



&&



This warning may need to be extended beyond 100 PM HST if flooding 

persists.



This Flash Flood Warning replaces the previously issued Flood 

Advisory that was in effect for The island of Hawaii in Hawaii 

County.



LAT...LON 1963 15602 1973 15608 1980 15605 1986 15598

      1987 15593 1994 15590 1998 15585 2003 15584

      2010 15590 2020 15592 2026 15590 2029 15585

      2026 15576 2014 15559 2011 15547 1978 15580

      1916 15580 1916 15593 1935 15590 1960 15599



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED



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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Honolulu HI

1044 AM HST Mon Mar 23 2026



PHZ121-123-232052-

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1044 AM HST Mon Mar 23 2026



...THE SPECIAL MARINE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1045 AM HST...



The affected areas were... 

Alenuihaha Channel...

Big Island Leeward Waters...



The thunderstorms have moved onshore and no longer pose a 

significant threat to boaters.



&&



LAT...LON 1943 15637 2020 15633 2022 15590 2011 15589

      2000 15582 1993 15589 1985 15593 1983 15601

      1973 15606 1961 15597 1949 15595 1948 15592

      1933 15593

TIME...MOT...LOC 2042Z 283DEG 9KT 2007 15593 1950 15606 



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