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WGHW70 PHFO 080509

FFSHFO



Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Honolulu HI

709 PM HST Sat Feb 7 2026



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Hawaii HI-

709 PM HST Sat Feb 7 2026



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM HST THIS EVENING 

FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY...



At 709 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over the Hamakua Coast, 

with the heaviest rain falling between Waipio Valley and 

Laupahoehoe. Rain was falling at a rate of 3 to 4 inches per hour in 

the heaviest showers. 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...

  Kapaau, Honokaa, Waipio Valley, Kamuela, Kukuihaele, Waimanu 

  Valley, Pololu Valley, Paauilo, Kawaihae, Kohala Ranch, Halaula, 

  Hawi, Ookala, Laupahoehoe, Ninole and Mahukona.



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.



The heavy rains may cause rock and mudslides in steep terrain areas.



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LAT...LON 2003 15584 2010 15590 2020 15592 2026 15590

      2029 15585 2026 15576 2014 15559 2011 15544

      1999 15521 1992 15514 1990 15532 1992 15551

      2000 15584



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED



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