Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued March 14 at 11:06AM HST until March 14 at 2:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 2:06pm
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 1106 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 and multiple other roads are closed as well.
HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Significant and life threatening flooding in drainages,
streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low lying
areas. Multiple public road closures expected, as well
as landslides in steep terrain.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
The Kau and Puna districts.
Instruction:
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.
SNM: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS hasta 2:00 PM HST. Evite areas inundadas.
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE INUNDACIONES REPENTINAS en efecto para esta area hasta las 2:00 PM HST. Esta es una situacion peligrosa y amenaza la vida. No intente viajar a menos que sea para abandonar un area propensa a inundaciones o bajo una orden de desalojo.
Area Description:
Hawaii in Hawaii, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender: