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.
