Kauai Southwest storm history

Below average rainfall fell over the southern portion of Kauai, allowing drought conditions to continue.

The USDA on Kauai reported that a producer operating in the southeast side of the island may have needed to reduce his herd size due to lack of feed. Ranchers have provided supplemental feed.

The USDA on Kauai reported that a producer operating in the southeast side of the island may need to reduce his herd size due to lack of feed. Ranchers have been continuing to provide supplemental feed.

Reports from the USDA-FSA and the State Department of Agriculture stated that the agricultural impacts of the extreme (D3) drought conditions included very dry conditions over the rangelands of leeward Kauai through the month. The USDA on Kauai reported that most of the ranchers …

Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet impacted south facing shores of the islands due to a large and powerful south swell. Strong currents and large waves made swimming and other marine activities dangerous.

A large south swell made for hazardous ocean conditions with breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities dangerous.

Area of D2 persisted.