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C O U NT Y O F KAU A‘I
BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Managing Director
KAUA‘I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
News Release
March 1, 2017
ELTON USHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
Tel (808) 241-1800
Fax (808) 241-1860
6 a.m., Wednesday, March 1 -- Kūhiō Highway closed near Hanalei Bridge;
Flash Flood Warning in effect for Kaua‘i
HANALEI – Kūhiō Highway near the Hanalei Bridge is closed in both directions until
further notice due to flooding. For updates on the road closure, please stay tuned to local media
or call the automated road closures line at 241-1725.
A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for the island of Kaua`i. A Flash Flood Warning
means that flash flooding is imminent or occurring in streams, roads and low-lying areas. Do not
cross fast-flowing or rising water in your vehicle or on foot.
The Flash Flood Warning may be extended or modified as conditions develop.
The public is advised to stay tuned to the local media for updates or visit the county's
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/countyofkauai.
For current weather conditions, visit the National Weather Service website,
www.weather.gov/hawaii.
For information on road closures, call 241-1725.
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