The National Weather Service Flash Flood Watch for the State and Island of Hawaii and the Flash Flood Warning for Ka`u, Puna, Hilo, and Hamakua Districts continue though Sunday.
Due to wide-spread flooding, the following are in effect;
• Multiple roads continue to be closed due to flooding, ponding, and landslides.
• Closures include;
o In Ka`u District – Highway 11 at Kawa Flats near the 60 Mile Marker, Upper Cane Haul Road (Ka`alahiki) between Pahala and Na`alehu, and Wood Valley Road.
o In Puna District – Highway 130 near the 2.5 Mile Marker is limited to inner lanes only. Slow down and drive with caution in this area.
o In Hilo District – Old Mamalahoa Highway near Honomu.
• Roadways will remain closed until rain stops and water levels subside.
• Additional road closures may occur without warning.
• Do not attempt to cross flowing water in your vehicle or on foot; turn around don’t drown.
• Civil Defense requests motorists stay off the roads until conditions improve.
• The National Weather Service forecast severe weather and flooding conditions to continue through Sunday.
• If you sustained damage to your property caused by rain and flooding, please visit the Hawaii County Civil Defense website Request for Damage Assessment link (at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/13ffdc337b544dc0a8665fcdf9e67957)