Flash Flood — Kauai, Hawaii

2022-01-02 · near Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii

Event narrative

Downpours caused the Hanalei River to overflow onto Kuhio Highway near the Hanalei Bridge in the northern part 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 parts of Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island which led to flash flooding. There were no reports of serious injuries. The costs of any damages were not available. This episode is a continuation from the end of December.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 995131. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.