Flash Flood — Kauai, Hawaii

2023-02-21 · near Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii

Event narrative

Kuhio Highway near the Hanalei Bridge was closed due to flooding.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rainfall elevated streams across the island with efficient runoff due to high soil moisture content and locally intense rainfall rates.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (22.2115, -159.4764)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1075386. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.