Flash Flood — Kauai, Hawaii

2021-03-29 · near Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii

Event narrative

The overflowing Hanalei River flooded onto Kuhio Highway near the Hanalei Bridge, closing the roadway for a time.

Wider weather episode

A slow-moving upper low far northwest of Kauai generated heavy showers and thunderstorms over the isle. The rainfall caused flash flooding in the Hanalei area in the northern part of the island as the Hanalei River overflowed onto Kuhio Highway. Their were no reports of serious injuries. The costs of any damages were not avaiable.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 941900. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.