Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued November 5 at 10:19PM HST until November 6 at 12:15AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 6, 2024 - 12:19am
Expires:
November 6, 2024 - 2:15am
Description:
At 1019 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over central portions of
Kauai. Emergency Management has reported that water is now present
on Kuhio Highway near the Hanalei Bridge. The Hanalei River and
Hanalei River Bridge stream gauges remain elevated, as well as other
streams across the island. This trend will continue into the
overnight hours as additional rainfall with rates of 1 to 2 inches
per hour moves in from the north. 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