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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: March 14, 2018
ELTON LISHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
Tel (808) 241-1800
Fax (808) 241-1860
7:10 P.M. UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning issued for Kauai
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Kaua'i at approximately
7 p.m. Wednesday, due to heavy rains occurring over the island. 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.
Kuhio Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge remains open to one lane of
alternating traffic at this time. However, the Hanalei River gage showed a rise in the water level
with the potential for flooding, which can lead to road closures. Please stay tuned to local media
for updates.
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.