Flash Flood in Kauai County, Hawaii

Flash flooding initially occurred over northern and eastern parts of Kauai along Kuhio Highway, as heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms forced the Hanalei River over its banks near the Hanalei Bridge.A much more serious event occurred hours later, at about 0545 HST on the 14th. With the excessive rainfall, a breach occurred in the Kaloko Reservoir in the northeast section of Kauai. The water rushed downhill toward Kilauea Bay and cut a 100-yard swath in Kuhio Highway near the town of Kilauea. The deluge also swept away two homes occupied by seven individuals. All seven people were killed by the flood waters, including a 2-year-old boy. Property damage estimates were unavailable.