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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 3:12 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 830 AM HST. * At 511 AM HST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain over central and northern areas on the island of Kauai. The heaviest rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly within the warned area. Law enforcement reports that the Hanalei Bridge is still closed due to Hanalei River flood water inundation. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by 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. && FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
Flood Advisory
Issued: 3:05 PM Sep. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 AM HST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The island of Kauai in Kauai County... * WHEN...Until 715 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 504 AM HST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 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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