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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1056 PM HST Tue Mar 9 2021

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Honolulu HI-
1056 PM HST Tue Mar 9 2021

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR HALEIWA...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM HST WEDNESDAY
FOR THE ISLAND OF OAHU IN HONOLULU COUNTY...

At 1056 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain has greatly diminished.
Flood waters are receding, though portions of Haleiwa town remain
evacuated with some roadways still closed due to flooding.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Haleiwa. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Severe flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
         properties, and other low lying areas. Numerous public
         road closures expected, as well as landslides in steep
         terrain. Significant property damage expected to homes
         and other properties in low lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Haleiwa, Waialua, Helemano Housing, Waimea Valley and Mokuleia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.

Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on
foot. Turn around, don't drown.

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

&&

This warning may need to be extended beyond 1230 AM HST if flooding
persists.

LAT...LON 2158 15815 2160 15818 2160 15813 2161 15812
      2164 15808 2164 15807 2164 15801 2157 15791
      2152 15800 2152 15801

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

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