HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230329KEMA.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: March 29, 2023
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
ELTON USHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
(808) 241-1800
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.
No road closures have yet been reported at this time. 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 808-241-1725. Please do not call Kaua‘i
police 911 unless you have an emergency.
For updates on power outages, visit the KIUC public outage map at
https://smarthub.kiuc.coop/maps/public/OutageWebMap/.
For weather updates call the National Weather Service automated weather line at 808-245-
6001, or visit the NWS website, www.weather.gov/hfo.
To sign up for Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS), the county’s emergency
notification service, please go to the county’s website, www.kauai.gov and click on "Sign up for
Emergency Notifications." You may also call the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency at 808-241-
1800.
###