A flash flood watch is in effect for the island of Kauai from Thursday until at least Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
A flash flood watch is in effect for Kauai from Thursday until at least Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
“While this system isn’t expected to be as severe as the last one, we will be keeping a close eye on the weather and make the necessary adjustments to keep all our people and visitors safe,” said Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr.
The NWS reports as of today: “Even though widespread heavy rainfall is not expected on Kauai, many areas have recently received a significant amount of rainfall and the soils remain saturated. As a result, even moderate rain falling for a extended period in these harder hit areas of Kauai could lead to Flash Flooding.”
The U.S. Army, National Guard, and the County of Kaua‘i have airlifted over 340 people from the Ha‘ena and Wainiha area since Monday. Multi-agency relief efforts are continuing for residents and visitors stranded on the North Shore.
Hawaii Gov. David Ige on Sunday declared Kauai a disaster.
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