Hawaiʻi County has opened two emergency shelters in Kaʻū as a result of the Kona Low weather system currently affecting Hawaiʻi Island. The shelters are in Pāhala and Naʻālehu at the community centers. Both shelters are pet-friendly, so long as the animals may be contained by a crate or pet carrier. Patrons are asked to bring enough supplies to sustain themselves, their pets, and other household members for a period of 24 hours.
For more information, please contact the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administration at (808) 935-0031 or (808) 935-0032.
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A Flood Advisory is in effect until 4:30 p.m for the Island of Hawaii. This replaces the earlier Flood Warning.
At 1:32 p.m., heavy rainfall has eased over the southeast flank of the Big Island, but a few areas of moderate rainfall
with rates up to 1 inch per hour remain from Mountain View to Wood Valley. Hawaii County Civil Defense said that Highway 11 remains closed near Kawa Flats as ponded water slowly drains out.
Some locations that will experience flooding include… Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park,
Wood Valley, Volcano, Pahala, Glenwood, Punaluu Beach, Kawa Flats, Mountain View, Naalehu, Hawaiian Acres, Orchidlands Estates, Keaau, Pahoa, Hawaiian Ocean View, Papaikou, Fern Forest and Eden Roc.
A Flood Watch is also in effect for Hawaii County through Tuesday afternoon.
This advisory may need to be extended beyond 4:30 p.m. if flooding persists.