Flash Flood — Kauai, Hawaii

2021-12-31 · near Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii

Event narrative

Kuhio Highway was closed near the Hanalei Bridge due to flooding across the roadway in the northern section of Kauai.

Wider weather episode

A surface trough moving from the southeast and south, and an upper low far west of the islands created instability statewide. These features produced heavy showers and thunderstorms over portions of the state. Rainfall was particularly intense over Kauai, and this led to flash flooding over northern parts of the Garden Isle. There were no reports of serious injuries. The costs of any damages were not available.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 992366. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.