Keaau Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Keaau.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Flash Flood Warning issued November 5 at 12:05AM HST until November 5 at 1:45AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

At 1205 AM HST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated locally heavy rain falling over the Kau District of the Big Island. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour, with additional heavy rain expected to move across Kau over the next few of hours. Emergency management reports multiple road closures across windward and southeast Big Island. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. 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... Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Captain Cook, Waikoloa Village, Kapaau, Honokaa, Pohakuloa Training Area, Pohakuloa Camp, Volcano, Wood Valley, Glenwood, Honaunau, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Honalo, Mountain View, Kainaliu, Kealakekua and Puuanahulu.

Flood Watch issued November 4 at 5:23PM HST until November 5 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR MAUI AND THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH TUESDAY... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The island of Maui in Maui County and The Big Island. * WHEN...Through Tuesday 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... - Deep tropical moisture associated with a trough of low pressure will continue to progress westward across the state through Tuesday. This combined with a disturbance aloft will maintain the threat for heavy rain, flash flooding, and the potential for a few thunderstorms, especially over windward portions of the Big Island and Maui.