Flash Flood in Kauai County, Hawaii

Flash Flood July 20, 2025 · Kauai County, Hawaii

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Kauai Emergency Management Agency reported that a large amount of water inundated Kuhio Highway at the Hanalei Bridge. Flooding was also reported near the mouth of Wailua River.

The wider storm

A mid level trough combined with an upper level low and enhanced moisture allowed significant flooding to occur over portions of Kauai. Mt Wai'ale'ale recorded nearly eight inches of rainfall in a twenty four hour period.

Began near Na Pali Coast Sp (22.3029, -159.5966).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1285511. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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