Flash Flood Warning issued October 31 at 2:19PM HST until October 31 at 5:45PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

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.

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

1596th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days