Flash Flood Warning issued October 31 at 4:24PM HST until October 31 at 5:45PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Level
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
Region
North America
Category
Weather
Source
NWS / NOAA weather

At 424 PM HST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling over the entire island of Kauai. Rain was falling
at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Stream gages, including those at
Hanalei River and South Fork Wailua River, remain elevated and are
expected to rise as heavy rain continues. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly. 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
1575th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days

Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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