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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... The island of Kauai in Kauai County
* Until 430 AM HST.
* At 117 AM HST, Doppler radar indicated that rain has ended over Kauai. However, flooding impacts are ongoing in many locations. Although river gages indicate stream levels steadily falling, nearly all streams across the island remain elevated due to continuing runoff.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Gauges reported.
Flooding 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