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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Honolulu HI

133 AM HST Fri Apr 12 2024



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Kauai HI-

133 AM HST Fri Apr 12 2024



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM HST EARLY THIS 

MORNING FOR THE ISLAND OF KAUAI IN KAUAI COUNTY...



At 133 AM HST, emergency management reported multiple residential 

rescues in Wailua and Koloa, as well as vehicle rescues from cars 

stranded in flood waters in multiple areas across the island. Very 

heavy rain continues to fall at a rate of 2 to 3 inches per hour. 

Flash flooding is ongoing and expected to continue.



HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding.



SOURCE...Emergency management.



IMPACT...Significant and life threatening flooding in drainages,

         streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low lying

         areas. Multiple public road closures expected, as well

         as landslides 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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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...OBSERVED

FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE



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