UPDATE: 4:38 p.m.

The flood advisory for Hawaii County will expire at 4:45 p.m. today after the radar showed decrease in heavy rainfall.

“Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat,” according to a statement.

3:13 p.m.

The flood advisory remains for Hawaii County until 4:45 p.m. today due to flooding caused by excessive rainfall.

At 3:11 p.m., the radar showed moderate to occasionally heavy rain falling over the Kona districts. Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour. Rainfall rates have decreased since the advisory was issued.

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Some locations that will experience flooding include Kailua-Kona, Captain Cook, Honalo, Kainaliu, Kealakekua, Holualoa, Kahaluu-Keauhou, Honaunau, Kalaoa, Puuanahulu, Pohakuloa Training Area, Kona International Airport, Milolii and Hawaii Volcanoes Park Kahuku Unit.

The advisory will be extended if flooding persists.

3:05 p.m.

The flood advisory for Kauai County will expire at 3:15 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service.

“Radar shows that the heavy rain has diminished. Therefore, the Flood Advisory has been cancelled. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat,” according to a statement.

The flood advisory for Hawaii County remains in effect until 4:45 p.m. today.

2 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory until 4:45 p.m. for Hawaii island, particularly the Kona districts due to excessive rainfall.

At 1:33 p.m., the radar indicated heavy rain over the Kona districts, according to NWS. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Additional moderate to heavy showers are expected through the afternoon.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Kailua-Kona, Captain Cook, Honalo, Kainaliu, Kealakekua, Holualoa, Kahaluu-Keauhou, Honaunau, Kalaoa, Puuanahulu, Pohakuloa Training Area, Kona International Airport, Milolii and Hawaii Volcanoes Park Kahuku Unit.

Weather officials said the advisory may need to be extended beyond 4:45 p.m. if flooding persists.

A flood advisory for Kauai, meanwhile, remains in effect until 3:15 p.m.

At 1:44 p.m., radar indicated moderate to locally heavy rain over north Kauai. Rain rates, meanwhile have decreased from an hour ago and the streams over north Kauai has started to level off.

Weather officials, however, say additional showers will be possible through the afternoon.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Kekaha, Princeville, Kilauea, Alakai Swamp Trails, Kokee State Park, Na Pali State Park, Wainiha, Haena, North Fork, Wailua Trails, Waimea, Hanalei, Polihale, Mana, Barking Sands, Waimea Canyon State Park and Kalihiwai.

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The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the island of Kauai until 3:15 p.m. today due to excessive rainfall.

At 12:15 p.m., the radar indicated heavy rain over north and west Kauai, according to NWS. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour with the heaviest rain near Wainiha.

Forecasters expect additional moderate to locally heavy showers to continue through the afternoon.

Some locations that will experience flooding include Kekaha, Princeville, Kilauea, Alakai Swamp Trails, Kokee State Park, Na Pali State Park, Wainiha, Haena, North Fork, Wailua Trails, Waimea, Hanalei, Polihale, Mana, Barking Sands, Waimea Canyon State Park and Kalihiwai.

The public is reminded to stay away from streams, drainage ditches, and low-lying areas prone to flooding.

The advisory may need to be extended beyond 3:15 p.m. if flooding persists.

The NWS is also advising the public of minor coastal flooding on all islands during daily peak tides, which will occur during late afternoon hour, starting today.