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Flood watch in effect for Hawaiʻi Island through this evening
A flood watch also remains in effect through Thursday evening for the entire island because of the possibility of heavy rainfall from the remnants of what was Tropical Storm Norbert.
UPDATE: Flood advisory canceled for portions of East Hawai‘i as radar shows rainfall, flood threat diminished
However, a flood watch remains in place until 6 p.m. Sunday for the island as impacts from a second kona low in a week is still expected to impact the Big Island.
Man identified in last week’s fatal two-vehicle crash in Hilo
Michael Taione, a 26-year-old from Maui, was identified as the driver of a truck who was killed after crossing the centerline and striking another vehicle head on.
14 lane closures scheduled during week of Nov. 29 to Dec. 5 on Big Island state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
5 years after closure of Pāpaʻaloa Gym, county holds groundbreaking for replacement facility
Construction will begin next week for a new play court that will become the hub for events, sports and programs for the communities of Papaʻaloa, Laupāhoehoe and Nīnole on the Big Island.
Magnitude 3.6 earthquake on Friday strikes 4 miles from Laupāhoehoe on Big Island
The earthquake was at a depth of 19 miles below the sea and had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Deep moisture moving over Big Island causes excessive rainfall in windward areas
Flood advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. today for east and southeastern slopes; high pressure moving in from north-northeast to usher in return to more typical trade wind weather later today.
Update: Heavy showers continue to move ashore, prompting extension of flood advisory for parts of East, North Hawai‘i
Some locations that will experience flooding include Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kapa‘au, Honoka‘a, Pāpa‘ikou, Honomū, Pepe‘ekeo, Mountain View, Glenwood, Hakalau, Volcano, Nīnole, Kea‘au, Laupāhoehoe, Hawaiian Acres, ‘Ō‘ōkala, Orchidlands Estates, Pa‘auilo and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Update: Flood advisory extended for large portion of Big Island
National Weather Service radar indicated at 3:46 p.m. slow moving heavy rain showers continuing to move over the upper slopes of the Hilo, South Kohala and Kona districts.
