Flash Flood Warning for Kauai, HI
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- Niihau in Kauai
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FFWHFO The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... The island of Kauai in Kauai County * Until 545 PM HST. * At 219 PM HST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling over the eastern slopes of Kauai with additional showers moving in from the...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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FFWHFO The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... The island of Kauai in Kauai County * Until 545 PM HST. * At 219 PM HST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling over the eastern slopes of Kauai with additional showers moving in from the southwest. Rain was falling at a rate of up to 1 to 2 inches per hour. In addition to the Hanalei River, a rapid rise was also observed along the South Fork of the Wailua River. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially near the Hanalei Bridge on the Kuhio Highway and near the mouth of the Wailua River. Kuhio Highway remains closed near the Hanalei Bridge. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. 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... The entire island of Kauai.
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 31 at 2:19PM HST until October 31 at 5:45PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 31 at 1:20PM HST until October 31 at 2:45PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Flash Flood Warning issued October 31 at 11:45AM HST until October 31 at 2:45PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Honolulu HI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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