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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Honolulu HI

1021 PM HST Thu Apr 11 2024



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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.



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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...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED



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