KAUAI, HI — FFWHFO
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... The island of Kauai in Kauai County
* Until 545 PM HST.
* At 219 PM HST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling over the eastern slopes of Kauai with additional showers moving in from the southwest. Rain was falling at a rate of up to 1 to 2 inches per hour. In addition to the Hanalei River, a rapid rise was also observed along the South Fork of the Wailua River. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially near the Hanalei Bridge on the Kuhio Highway and near the mouth of the Wailua River. Kuhio Highway remains closed near the Hanalei Bridge.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... The entire island of Kauai.
Flooding in Kauai, HI can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS