Flash Flood in Kauai County, Hawaii

Flash Flood February 18, 2023 – February 19, 2023 · Kauai County, Hawaii

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Maalo Road was closed beginning at 2:00pm near Wailua Falls Lookout due to flash flooding. Additionally, flash flooding also forced the closure of the cement bridge near Kawaihau.

The wider storm

Bands of persistent heavy rainfall moved over Kauai from the southeast at rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Water levels rose on streams across much of the island, especially in the South Fork Wailua and Hanalei Rivers. Runoff impacted vulnerable low lying areas and roads.

Began near Wailua Homesteads (22.1327, -159.3828).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1075380. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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