Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 11:16AM HST until August 16 at 2:30PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:16pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The island of Kauai in Kauai County...
* WHEN...Until 230 PM HST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in
streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1107 AM HST, Doppler radar indicated the widespread heavy rain
diminishing over the island. However, scattered areas of moderate
to locally heavy rain continue to move across the area, so minor
flooding will remain a concern for the next few hours. Rain was
falling at a rate of up to 1.5 inches per hour. Water levels in
the Hanalei River continue to be elevated as well, with the
potential for water over Kuhio Highway at the bridge.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
the entire island of Kauai.
Instruction:
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to
flooding.
A Flood Watch is also in effect for the island of Kauai.
Area Description:
Kauai, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov