Flood — Kauai, Hawaii

2023-12-20 to 2023-12-21 · near Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii

Event narrative

A rapid rise in stream and river levels prompted the closure of Kuhio Highway at Hanalei Bridge on the Island of Kauai.

Wider weather episode

Abundant low level moisture and atmospheric instability led to periods of heavy rainfall with flooding over portions of the islands.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1147656. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.