Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 5 at 8:53PM HST until November 6 at 12:15AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 5, 2024 - 10:53pm
Expires:
November 6, 2024 - 2:15am
Description:
FFWHFO
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Kauai in Kauai County
* Until 1215 AM HST.
* At 853 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over central and eastern
portions of Kauai. The Hanalei River stream gage jumped to near 6
feet in the last hour. This typically results in closure of Kuhio
Highway near the Hanalei River bridge due to flooding. Rain was
falling at a rate of up to 3 inches per hour. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,
properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road
closures possible in some areas. Landslides are
possible in steep terrain.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lihue, Kapaa, Kalaheo, Kekaha, Princeville, Kilauea, North Fork
Wailua Trails, Alakai Swamp Trails, Lawai, Omao, Kokee State Park,
Hanapepe, Wailua Homesteads, Hanalei, Wainiha, Na Pali State Park,
Koloa, Waimea, Haena and Poipu.
Instruction:
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on
foot. Turn around, don't drown.
Area Description:
Kauai, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI