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COUNTY OF KAUA'I
KAUA'I EMERGENCY MANAGEMEMENT AGENCY
News Release
For Immediate Release: April 14, 2018
ELTON LISHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
Tel (808) 241-1800
Fax (808) 241-1860
1 p.m. UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning for Kaua'i expired; Kuhio Highway remains
closed in the vicinity of H5'ena Beach Park and the Dry Cave
A Flash Flood Warning for Kaua'i has expired, according to the National Weather
Service. However, a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the island.
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding.
Kuhio Highway remains closed in the vicinity of H5'ena Beach Park and the Dry Cave
due to rushing waters. A "Road Flooded" sign and cones have been posted in the area.
The Kaua'i Police Department are reporting heavy traffic and are advising motorists to
avoid the area. Please exercise caution on the roadways and please stay tuned to local media
for updates.
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 Kauai Emergency Management Agency at
241-1800.