Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 30 at 7:02AM HST until September 30 at 10:15AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 10:02am
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The island of Kauai in Kauai County...
* WHEN...Until 1015 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 702 AM HST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
light to 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Kauai, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov