Flood Watch for Kona; Kohala; Big Island Interior +5 more
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What you need to know
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- Big Island East, Big Island Interior, Big Island North, Big Island South, Big Island Southeast, Big Island Summit, Kohala, Kona
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What is happening
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible for windward and southeast Big Island. Impacts: Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. Where:...
What the bulletin says to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Full official description
Bulletin details
Tropical Depression Two-C will bring areas of heavy rain to portions of the Big Island late Saturday through Monday afternoon. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible for windward and southeast Big Island. * WHERE...The Big Island. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Tropical Depression Two-C is forecast to bring periods of heavy rain to the Big Island from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon. Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, locally up to 15 inches, are possible on windward and southeast Big Island. It will not take a significant amount of rain to cause flash flooding due to saturated grounds from recent heavy rains.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Watch issued August 21 at 3:29AM HST until August 24 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Honolulu HI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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