LIHU‘E — Officials have issued a flash flood warning for Kaua‘i, set to be in effect until 7:45 p.m. today. Kaua‘i police have reported the closure of the road near Limahuli Valley in Ha‘ena due to flooding, according to the
LIHU‘E — Officials have issued a flash flood warning for Kaua‘i, set to be in effect until 7:45 p.m. today.
Kaua‘i police have reported the closure of the road near Limahuli Valley in Ha‘ena due to flooding, according to the National Weather Service.
A high surf warning for the island remains in effect until noon, Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
A Kaua‘i Civil Defense message stating “The sky is falling” was sent in error earlier today, according to a county spokesperson. A follow-up message from Civil Defense with accurate information about the flood warning was sent later this afternoon.
Ke‘e Beach lifeguard tower was closed due to severe weather, a county news release states. Conditions will be reassessed tomorrow.
The Kekaha Landfill is closed until further notice due to lighting strikes at the facility, county officials said. For up-to-date information, call the landfill at 337-1416.
At 1:46 p.m., rain gages in Koke‘e and Wainiha reported rain falling at a rate of 3 to 4 inches per hour, according to the NWS. Additional heavy showers are developing over waters west of Kaua‘i and are moving east at 15 mph.
Other locations in the warning include but are not limited to Ha‘ena, Wainiha, Na Pali Coast State Park, Kekaha, Waimea and Pakala.
A flash flood warning means flash flooding is imminent or occurring in streams, roads and low-lying areas. NWS officials advise moving to higher ground now and not crossing fast-flowing or rising water in your vehicle or on foot.
Runoff from this storm may also cause rock and mudslides in steep terrain, according to the NWS.
Visit www.kauaiexplorer.com for up-to-date information about ocean conditions.
