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Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to reopen as impacts wane from Tropical Storm Calvin

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Date: July 19, 2023
Contact: Jessica Ferracane, 808-985-6018

HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, including Kīlauea Visitor Center, park roads and most trails, will reopen at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 19 as impacts wane from Tropical Storm Calvin. 

Ranger programs are suspended Wednesday. Park staff are busy clearing trails, roads and other public facilities following the storm. Visitors should expect that some areas could remain closed while being evaluated or cleared.  

The Kulanaokuaiki Campground, backcountry areas and backcountry office will also reopen at 11 a.m. Wednesday. 

Nāmakanipaio Campground, managed by the Volcano House, is expected to reopen at 3 p.m. today. The A-frame cabins remain open. Call (808) 756-9625 for more information. 

While little damage occurred in the park, a Tropical Storm Warning, Flood Advisory and Flood Watch remain in effect for Hawaiʻi Island. Visitors are advised to remain alert for hazards which include fallen branches and road debris. Be extra cautious in forested areas and on trails. Expect continued wet weather and drive carefully. 

Continue to check the park website and social media for updates. 
 

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Last updated: July 19, 2023

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