Civil Defense Message in Hawaii County
⚠️ CIVIL DEFENSE: FLOOD ADVISORY | HILO, PUNA, KAU: HAWAII COUNTY This is a Civil Defense Weather Update for Thursday 09-17-2026 05:47 PM. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Hilo, Puna, and Kau through this evening. The Flood Watch continues for the rest of Hawaii Island through this evening. A Flood Advisory means minor flooding is imminent or occurring. Due to the Flood Advisory, be advised: Flooding can be life-threatening. Residents in flood prone areas are asked to remain alert for flooding conditions. Please drive with caution. Be on the alert for run-off, ponding of water, debris, and poor visibility. Do not attempt to cross flowing water in a vehicle or on foot; turn around, don’t drown. Remember, if lightning threatens your area, the safest place to be is indoors. 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