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BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Mayor Managing Director
COUNTY OF KAUA'I
KAUA'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMEMENT AGENCY
News Release
For Immediate Release: February 22, 2018
ELTON LISHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
Tel (808) 241-1800
Fax (808) 241-1860
5:45 Update: Flash Flood Warning for island of Kauai extended
A Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua'i has been extended to 8:45 p.m. Heavy
rains are occurring over the islands, according to the National Weather Service. The warning
may be extended, dropped or modified as conditions develop.
A Flash Flood Warning means 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.
Please exercise caution on the roadways and please stay tuned to local media for
updates.
A landslide has occurred on Kuhi6 Highway in the vicinity of Waikoko and Waipa, north of
mile -marker four. The southbound lane is block at this time.
Ponding, low visibility and other hazardous driving conditions are expected. If you must
drive, please do so with extreme caution.
For updates on road conditions and closures, please call 241-1725. Please do not call
Kauai police 911 unless you have an emergency.
For weather updates call the National Weather Service automated weather line at 245-
6001, or visit the NWS website, www.weather.gov/hawaii.
To sign up for Blackboard Connect, the county's emergency notification service, please
go to the county's website, www.kauai.gov, or call the Kaua'i Emergency Management Agency at
241-1800.