Debris Flow — Kauai, Hawaii

2021-03-06 · near Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii

Event narrative

Rocks and soil caused the closure of one lane of Kuhio Highway at mile marker 4.5, near Waikoko on Kauai's north shore.

Wider weather episode

A slow-moving surface trough, heading east to west, and an upper disturbance triggered heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms that caused flash flooding in some instances. Damages occurred to public and private property, including roads and bridges washed out. Nine homes were destroyed, 44 suffered major damage, and 55 suffered minor damage. No significant injuries were reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 938297. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.