Flash Flood Warning Issued for Hawaii County Through Saturday Afternoon
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NOAA issued it on March 31, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the North and South Kona districts of Hawaii Island as heavy rain moves through the region.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Hawaii County, HI
- Issued
- March 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Honolulu HI
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Hawaii County, HI.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Hawaii County. The alert was issued at 12:53 PM HST on March 14 and remains in effect until 3:45 PM HST.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the island of Hawaii within Hawaii County. Locations expected to experience flash flooding include the North and South Kona districts.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even if they currently appear dry. Do not attempt to cross fast-flowing or rising water in a vehicle or on foot. The National Weather Service reminds the public: "Turn around, don't drown."
Expected Conditions
At 12:53 PM HST, radar and automated gauges indicated heavy rain moving up from the southwest. Rain is falling over the North and South Kona districts at a rate of 0.5 to 1 inch per hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Expected impacts include flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road closures are possible, and landslides may occur in areas of steep terrain.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 3:45 PM HST on March 14, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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