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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 6:14 PM Sep. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Kauai in Kauai County

* Until 1130 AM HST.

* At 814 AM HST, Local Law enforcement reports that the Hanalei
Bridge is still closed due to Hanalei River flood water inundation.
Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches are expected through late this
morning. As a result, the flash flood warning has been extended.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by locally moderate to heavy rain.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Kapaa, Princeville, Kilauea, Hanalei, North Fork Wailua Trails,
Wainiha, Alakai Swamp Trails, Haena, Wailua Homesteads, Na Pali
State Park, Moloaa and Kokee State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:03 PM Sep. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM HST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...The island of Kauai in Kauai County...

* WHEN...Until 1015 AM HST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in
streams. Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become
impassable. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring
or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 702 AM HST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
light to moderate rain over the island of Kauai. Minor flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly within the advisory area.
Heavier rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lihue, Kapaa, Kalaheo, Kekaha, Hanapepe, Lawai, Omao, Waimea,
Koloa, Poipu, Kokee State Park and Wailua Homesteads.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to
flooding.

Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on
foot. Turn around, don't drown.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 1:20 PM Sep. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 8 to 11
feet.

* WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai
Leeward Waters and Kauai Channel.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

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