Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 9 at 4:44PM HST until April 9 at 7:45PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 7:44pm
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
FFWHFO
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Kauai in Kauai County
* Until 745 PM HST.
* At 444 PM HST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy
rain falling over the north shore of Kauai. Rain was falling at a
rate of 1 to 3 inches per hour. Sharp rises have been observed at
the Hanalei River gauge. 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...
Kekaha, Princeville, Kilauea, Alakai Swamp Trails, Kokee State
Park, Na Pali State Park, Wainiha, Haena, North Fork Wailua
Trails, Waimea, Hanalei, Polihale, Hanapepe, Mana, Barking Sands,
Waimea Canyon State Park, Pakala Village, Kaumakani, Eleele and
Kalihiwai.
Instruction:
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.
Area Description:
Kauai, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov