Kaua‘i under flood advisory as heavy rainfall moves in ahead of approaching cold front

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu issued a flood advisory for the entire island of Kaua‘i until 1:30 a.m. because of the possibility of flooding caused by excessive rainfall.

Radar and automated rain gauges indicated at 10:17 p.m. heavy rain was developing ahead of an approaching cold front. Rain was already falling at 1 to 2 inches an hour.

Increasing rainfall trends with locally heavy showers and thunderstorms along the cold front are expected as it sweeps across the island from west to east.

The entire island of Kaua‘i has the possibility of flooding.

Impacts could include minor flooding on roads as well as in poor drainage areas and streams. River and stream flows also are elevated.

The public is advised to stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low-lying areas prone to flooding.

A flood watch is also in effect for Kaua‘i County until late Monday night.