Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 5:11AM HST until September 30 at 8:30AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 8:11am
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
FFWHFO
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Kauai in Kauai County
* Until 830 AM HST.
* At 511 AM HST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain over
central and northern areas on the island of Kauai. The heaviest
rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly within the warned
area. Law enforcement reports that the Hanalei Bridge is still
closed due to Hanalei River flood water inundation.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Law enforcement 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...
Kapaa, Princeville, Kilauea, Hanalei, North Fork Wailua Trails,
Wainiha, Alakai Swamp Trails, Haena, Wailua Homesteads, Na Pali
State Park, Moloaa and Kokee State Park.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Kauai, HI
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov