Civil Defense Message in Hawaii County
⚠️ CIVIL DEFENSE: HURRICANE LALA AND FLASH FLOOD WARNING |: HAWAII COUNTY This is a Civil Defense Hurricane Lala Update for Saturday 08-15-2026 11:11 AM. The National Hurricane Center has upgraded Lala to a Category 1 Hurricane and has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the windward side of Hawaii Island, from North Kohala to Ka`u District. A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. Rain is reported falling at a rate of 1 to 2.5 inches per hour. Due to Hurricane Lala and the Flash Flood Warning, be advised: Heavy rains and flooding will continue throughout today. Flooding is life-threatening. All residents in flood-prone areas are asked to remain on the alert for possible flooding conditions. Move to high ground as necessary. Multiple roadways are closed due to landslides, downed trees, and utility lines. Widespread power outages are being experienced across Hawaii Island. Due to these conditions, The Mayor's Office and Civil Defense ask that you continue to shelter-in-place and stay off the roads until the hurricane passes. You will be informed should conditions change. This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. For more information, please visit the County of Hawaii Hazard Impact Map 📡 Source: noreply@everbridge.net 🔍 More Info: sshsearch.com 📧 Report Updates: sshreport.com #hawaii #civildefense #emergency #alert