THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM HST FOR THE ISLAND OF HAWAII IN HAWAII COUNTY... At 809 AM HST...radar and gages showed that rainfall has decreased recently over the east side of the Big Island but significant flooding issues are ongoing in several areas. Highway 19 remains closed near mile marker 6. Saddle Road remains closed near mile marker 10.5 due to a landslide. Flooding continues at Kaiulani Street and along Palai Stream in Hilo. The ground is saturated from windward Kohala to the Kau District. Any additional rain will cause rapid and significant flooding. Locations in the warning include but are not limited to...Hilo, Paauilo, Waipio Valley, Orchidland Estates, Kukuihaele, Hawi, Pepeekeo, Keaau, Honokaa, Ookala, Hawaiian Paradise Park and Pahoa. This warning may need to be extended beyond 945 AM HST if heavy rain persists.