Ookala 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 Ookala.

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

Flash Flood Warning issued November 4 at 7:39PM HST until November 4 at 10:45PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

FFWHFO The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County * Until 1045 PM HST. * At 739 PM HST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain over primarily windward, southeast and interior portions of the Big Island. Rain was falling at a rate of up to 3 inches per hour. This is leading to significant rises in water levels in streams and rivers, with stream gauges at Honolii Stream and Wailuku River exceeding minor flood stage of 15 ft and 18 ft respectively. 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.