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Flash Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Honolulu, HI

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WGHW70 PHFO 142243
FFSHFO

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1243 PM HST Sun Apr 14 2024

HIC007-150000-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240415T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kauai HI-
1243 PM HST Sun Apr 14 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM HST THIS
AFTERNOON FOR THE ISLAND OF KAUAI IN KAUAI COUNTY...

At 1243 PM HST, radar indicated the rain has lightened over Kauai,
with rain falling at a rate of up to 1 inch per hour. Streams remain
elevated from the recent showers. Additional heavy rain may move
onshore that could cause streams to rise again. Kauai emergency
management reports some roadways across the island remain impassable
due to the recent rains. 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.

This warning is for the entire island of Kauai.


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.

&&

LAT...LON 2207 15980 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 2192 15936 2186 15945
      2188 15961 2194 15967 2198 15977 2206 15980

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

M BALLARD