Flash Flood Warning issued October 31 at 1:20PM HST until October 31 at 2:45PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
At 120 PM HST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling over the eastern slopes of Kauai with additional
showers moving into the leeward side of the island. Rain was falling
at a rate of 1 to 3 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. Law enforcement has closed Kuhio Highway
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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
- This month
- 1595th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather