Flash Flood Warning Issued by NWS Honolulu, HI
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
824 PM HST Thu Apr 11 2024
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Kauai in Kauai County
* Until midnight HST tonight.
* At 824 PM HST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy
rain falling over much of Kauai. Rain was falling at a rate of 2
to 3 inches per hour. In addition the Hanalei River Stream Gauge
has reached a level that typically results in flooding of the
Kuhio Highway near the Hanalei River Bridge. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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,
Wailua Homesteads, Hanalei, Hanapepe, Wainiha, Na Pali State Park,
Koloa, Haena, Waimea and Wailua.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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This warning may need to be extended beyond midnight HST tonight if
flooding persists.
This Flash Flood Warning replaces the previously issued Flood
Advisory that was in effect for The island of Kauai in Kauai County.
LAT...LON 2216 15973 2224 15958 2222 15953 2225 15949
2224 15944 2225 15940 2222 15933 2216 15931
2215 15928 2205 15933 2196 15932 2195 15934
2193 15934 2190 15938 2186 15946 2188 15961
2194 15967 2198 15977 2206 15980 2207 15980
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
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SMW