HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-10_630PMUpdateDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: March 10, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
ELTON USHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
(808) 241-1800
6:30 P.M. UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning issued for Kaua‘i
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Kaua‘i, 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.
Both lanes of Kūhiō Highway, on the Princeville-side of the Hanalei Bridge, remain closed due to
a rockslide. Motorists should anticipate an extended closure of this portion of the highway until further
notice.
Kūhiō Highway, at mile marker 4.5 in the vicinity of Waikoko, is currently open to one lane of
alternating traffic.
Please stay tuned to local media for updates on road closures.
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 Kaua‘i
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/hfo.
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.
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