Headline

Flash Flood Warning issued September 30 at 3:37AM HST until September 30 at 6:30AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Description

FFWHFO

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
The island of Kauai in Kauai County

* Until 630 AM HST.

* At 337 AM HST, local law enforcement reported heavy rain over and
upstream of the town of Hanalei. Rain was falling at a rate of 2 to
3 inches per hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly. Water is beginning to flow over the Hanalei Bridge and law
enforcement is closing down the bridge.

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.

Instructions

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.

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