Flash Flood — Kauai, Hawaii

2023-01-30 · near Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii

Event narrative

Kuhio Highway was closed near the Hanalei Bridge.

Wider weather episode

Radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain, with rates of one to two inches per hour, had fallen over northern Kauai. Area river and stream gauges showed elevated flows.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1072848. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.