Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 7 at 10:17AM HST until September 7 at 1:15PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 1:17pm
Expires:
September 7, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
FFWHFO
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Kauai in Kauai County
* Until 115 PM HST.
* At 1017 AM HST, areas of heavy rain have been moving over Kauai
from southeast to northwest over the past couple of hours with rain
rates around 1 to 2 inches per hour. Water levels at the Hanalei
River gage upstream of the bridge have risen significantly over the
past hour and flooding is expected further downstream toward
Hanalei town, including portions of Kuhio Highway near the bridge.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Gauges reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hanalei, Princeville, Kilauea, Wainiha, Haena, Na Pali State Park
and Kalihiwai.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Kauai, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov