Flash Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Honolulu, HI

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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1021 PM HST Thu Apr 11 2024

HIC007-121000-
/O.CON.PHFO.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240412T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kauai HI-
1021 PM HST Thu Apr 11 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT HST TONIGHT
FOR THE ISLAND OF KAUAI IN KAUAI COUNTY...

At 1021 PM HST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain
falling over much of Kauai. Rain was falling at a rate of around 2
inches per hour. In addition the Hanalei River Bridge stream gage
has reached a level that normally results in the closure of 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.

&&

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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