* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The island of Hawaii in Hawaii County...
* WHEN...Until 700 PM HST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 402 PM HST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain over parts of the South Kona and Kau Districts. Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour with the heaviest rain near Kahuku Ranch. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
Flooding can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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