HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR_2021-12-31FFWissuedKuhioHwyclosedDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: December 31, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
ELTON USHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
(808) 241-1800
Flash Flood Warning issued for Kaua‘i; Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei
Bridge is closed
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Kaua‘i, due to heavy rains
occurring over the island. Additionally, Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is closed due
to flooding.
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. The warning may be
extended, dropped or modified as conditions develop.
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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