UPDATE: 4:40 pm
Hawaii County had the following roads closed today:
>> In Hilo, state highways closed Hilo’s entry ways at the intersection of Kanoelehua and Kahaopea. Entrance routes will remain closed for up to 12 hours to repair previously damaged traffic lights, the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency said in a 2 pm message.
>> The police reopened Highway 11 in Kau at 1:30 pm for all traffic after a nearly 3-hour closure.
>> Due to the flooding, the highway was closed at around 9.10 am, near the 60 mile mark in Honuapo.
16h03
A flood alert was issued for all islands by 6am on Sunday.
A flood alert is currently in effect for Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Niihau and Kahoolawe by the end of this evening. A clock indicates that conditions are favorable for flash floods, which are fatal.
“A front in the western half of the state and heavy showers in the eastern half of the state will maintain the potential for flash floods tonight,” according to a statement from the Hawaii Emergency Management Department. “Significant flooding can occur due to overflowing streams and drains. Roads in various areas can be closed, along with material damage in urban or low areas due to runoff. Landslides can also occur in areas with steep terrain. “
The clock urged people to prepare to act if a flood alert is issued. “If you experience heavy rain or rising water, go to higher ground immediately.”
3:30 pm
A flood alert remains in effect for all islands until 6 pm
The Maui County Parks and Recreation Department said in a press release that the following areas of Maui have been closed due to weather conditions:
>> Kanaha Beach Park and Baldwin Beach Park are closed due to flooding.
>> Halawa Park in Molokai is closed after a landslide that damaged a waterline.
>> Intermittent closures can occur in all pools in the county.
>> “Minimum to light water flow” in the sections of the Kamehameha V highway in Molokai at marks 6.5, 10.4, 12.5 and 16.
>> In South Maui, Kanakanui Road and Liloa Drive were closed due to flooding; Polo Beach-White Rock was closed due to muddy road conditions; Makena Road near Big Beach was flooded, but considered passable.
>> Power problems affect road signs at the intersection of the Hana-Haleakala Highway and the Maui Veterans Highway on Hookele Street and Hansen Road.
>> The Piilani Highway between mile markers 29-31 is closed while Maui County teams work to clear the wreck and clear the road.
>> A fallen tree was blocking the 705 Kauhikoa Road area in Haiku.
>> The road was closed from the Lelekea stream to Upper Kanaio Road.
14h40
The flood warning for Maui County has expired, but a flood warning remains in effect.
“Heavy rains have decreased and water levels in streams and rivers are gradually decreasing, so the flood warning may expire,” according to a statement issued at 2:25 pm.
2 PM
A flood alert remains in effect until 2:30 pm for Maui County due to heavy rain, according to the National Weather Service.
“At 1:29 pm, the radar indicated that the rains had decreased, but the water levels in the streams and rivers remain high due to the previous heavy rains. Although water levels are gradually decreasing, they remain high in the Kaupakalua reservoir, ”according to the warning issued at 1:29 pm.
Meteorologists warned of flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads, properties and low-lying areas. They also warned of possible landslides of rock and mud in areas of steep terrain.
The warning can be extended if the flood persists.
1:18 pm
A flood warning was extended to Hawaii County until 4:30 pm
“At 1:15 pm, the radar indicated spot showers from moderate to strong throughout Ilha Grande, with showers moving towards the northeast at a speed of 10 to 15 mph. Additional showers will move on land along the Kona coast, while others will be developed along the windward slopes in the afternoon, ”said the statement issued at 1:15 pm.
Meteorologists are warning people to stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low flood areas. The statement also said that rain and runoff will cause dangerous driving conditions as a result of puddles and reduced visibility.
A flood watch is also in place.
Both lanes on Highway 11, near mile marker 60, are open in Honuapo in Kau, according to the Hawaii County Police Department in a press release.
12:10 pm
The National Weather Service extended the flood warning on Maui until 2:30 pm
“At 11:16 am, the radar indicated that rainfall was gradually decreasing, but runoff remains high and water levels in streams and rivers remain high. In addition, water levels remain dangerously high in the Kaupakalua reservoir, ”said the warning issued late in the morning.
Meteorologists warn of possible flooding in drains, streams, rivers, roads, properties and other low-lying areas, and landslides on steep terrain.
The meteorological service said emergency authorities in Maui reported that some houses in Kahului were flooded due to heavy rain that hit the rain drains.
Ilha Grande is under flood warning until 1:30 pm
“At 12:03 pm, the radar indicated moderate to heavy spot showers across Ilha Grande, with showers moving north-east at 10 to 15 mph,” said the consultant. “Additional rains are off the coast of Kona and will continue to move periodically to the coast, bringing brief periods of heavy rain and low visibility.”
The council now covers the whole of Ilha Grande, but especially the districts of Kona and Kohala to the leeward, meteorologists said.
The entire state is under surveillance of flash floods until 6 pm.
10:30 am
A flood warning for the island of Hawaii is in effect until 1:30 pm
>> Hawaii Department of Transportation reports that a flood closed Highway 11 at mile 60 near Honuapo in Kau. There are no alternative routes, so drivers are advised to drive cautiously and look for runoffs, puddles and debris on the roads, DOT said in a tweet.
The flood warning in Kahului, Kihei and Wailuku in Maui continues until 11:30 am
>> Hawaii Department of Transportation reports that a tree felled on the Hana Highway in Maliko Gulch blocked the roads.
9:32 am
A flash flood warning for Kohala to the north and south, as well as the northern and southern districts of Kona on the island of Hawaii, continues this afternoon.
Heavy rain, lightning and winds of up to 40 mph are expected to occur throughout the day, according to the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.
A flash flood warning means that a localized flood is occurring or may occur. As a result, all residents in areas prone to flooding must remain alert to possible floods. The agency warns that heavy rains and lagoons will cause dangerous conditions. Highway 11 is closed at the 60-mile mark in Kau and further roadblocks can happen without notice.
“Don’t try to cross running water or get on your vehicle or on foot; turn around, don’t drown. If lightning threatens your area, the safest place to be is indoors, ”says the statement.
8:41 am
The Kauai flood warning expired at 8:45 am. The flood warning was extended to Maui until 11:30 am. The affected areas include Kahului, Kihei and Wailuku.
7:45 am
The Molokai flash flood warning has been canceled. Warnings for Kauai and Maui continue, and the entire state remains under flood surveillance until 6 pm
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The heavy rains that plagued the Hawaiian islands all week continue today, with three islands under flood warnings this morning and the entire state under flood surveillance until 6 pm.
Kauai, Molokai and Maui were all under flood warnings issued by the National Weather Service this morning.
Meteorologists said the humid climate will continue “like a cold front moving through stagnation in the eastern end of the state this weekend. Heavy rain and some storms along and ahead of the front combined with saturated soils will keep the threat of flooding in place. “
They expect gusts of wind from north to northeast to concentrate clouds and rain in the windward and mauka areas for Kauai and Oahu during the first half of next week, as low pressure moves westward across the state.
The notice for Kauai is until 8:45 am
“At 6:22 am, the radar indicated strong persistent downpours on already saturated soil, leading to rapid increases in water levels in streams and rivers, especially along the north and east side of the island,” said the meteorological service. “The rains in the mountains are expected to continue.”
The warning covers the entire island, but the weather service said the north and east sides are especially vulnerable to flooding.
Maui and Molokai are also under flood warning.
The Maui warning is valid until 8:30 am and covers the entire island.
“At 5:14 am, the radar indicated that the heavy rain was still on Maui. The heaviest rains are now occurring on the southeastern slopes of Haleakala, as well as a new band of rains moving on West Maui, the warning said. “The rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches an hour.”
The weather service reported that streams on the island were high, especially Oheo Gulch, and that Maui Civil Defense reported several landslides, including Highway 30 on the Wailuku side of the tunnel and Kula Highway near mile marker 18.
The Molokai warning is valid until 8:15 am
“At 5:22 am, Kawela Gulch reported a rapid increase in water level and continues to increase,” said the weather service. “A flood is likely to occur along the Kamehameha highway, near Kamalo Dip and other low water crossings nearby.”
Flooding sites include Kamalo, Kalaupapa National Park, Ualapue, Kawela, Pukoo, Kaunakakai, Halawa Valley and Kualapuu, according to the notice.
The weather service also issued:
>> A flood warning to the west side of Ilha Grande until 10:45;
>> A wind warning until 6 pm today for Kauai and Niihau, forecasting northeast winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts located above 45 mph;
>> A winter weather warning for the summits of Ilha Grande until 6 pm today, with snow accumulations of up to ten centimeters and gusts of wind up to 65 mph.
>> High surfing warnings for the north and east coasts of Niihau to Molokai, and for the north and west coasts of Maui until 6pm on Sunday. “A new north swell will form quickly from northwest to southeast along the island chain today and tonight, it will last until Sunday, and then it will gradually decrease at the beginning of next week,” said the consultant. Surfing will rapidly increase to 15 to 20 feet today along the north coast of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu and Molokai; at 10 to 14 feet today along the east coast of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu and Molokai; and at 12 to 16 feet this afternoon along the north coast of Maui.