Update: Flood advisory canceled on Kaua‘i

5:52 p.m. update on Jan. 11: The flood advisory is now canceled.

2:52 p.m. update on Jan. 11: The National Weather Service in Honolulu extended the flood advisory on Kaua‘i till 6 p.m.

At 2:41 p.m., radar indicated persistent moderate to heavy rain over the northwest-facing slopes of Kaua‘i. Rain was falling at a rate near 1 inch per hour in the heavier showers, and 2 to 3 inches of rain has fallen since this morning.

Some locations that will experience flooding include:

• Princeville

• Alakai Swamp Trails

• Koke‘e State Park

• Nā Pali State Park

• Wainiha

• Hā‘ena

• Hanalei

• North Fork Wailua Trails

• Polihale

• Moloa‘a

• Waimea Canyon State Park

Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in streams could occur. River or stream flows are elevated.

Original post: A flood advisory is in effect till 3 p.m. for several areas on Kaua‘i.

At 11:56 a.m., radar indicated persistent moderate to heavy rain over the northwest-facing slopes of Kaua‘i. Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1 inches per hour. Some locations that will experience flooding include:

• Princeville
• Alakai Swamp Trails
• Koke‘e State Park
• Nā Pali State Park
• Wainiha
• Hā‘ena
• Hanalei
• North Fork Wailua Trails
• Polihale
• Moloa‘a
• Waimea Canyon State Park

The public is advised to stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low-lying areas prone to flooding. This advisory may need to be extended if flooding persists.