3:55 p.m., April 14, Update: Flash Flood Warning canceled; Flood Watch remains in effect
The Flash Flood Warning for Kaua‘i has been canceled. A Flood Advisory is in effect through 5 p.m. today. In addtion, a Flood Watch remains through 6 a.m. Monday. A Flood Watch is issued when conditions are favorable for a specific hazardous weather event to occur. The watch and advisory may be extended, dropped, or modified as conditions develop.
Officials announce the following updates:
Rescues:
First responders with the Kaua‘i Fire Department (KFD) rescued three hikers at Blue Hole near Loop Road at Wailua early Sunday afternoon. The hikers declined medical treatment. During severe weather events, KFD advises against outdoor activities, including hiking near rivers and streams. These activities are dangerous and may put our first responders and outdoor enthusiasts at risk.
Road closures:
Various crews from the Department of Public Works Roads Maintenance Division and the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation continue to respond to issues of closures on island.
Drive times of an hour or more have been reported. Officials strongly advise those with appointments and flights to make the appropriate arrangements and take the reported hour-long or more traffic waits into effect with their drive times.
The following roads have been reportedly closed as of this update:
- Wailua:
- Southbound lanes of Kūhiō Highway at Wailua Bridge remain closed. Traffic in both directions remains open on the northbound bridge.
- Apana Road in Wailua is closed due to heavy ponding.
- Līhu‘e:
- Pua Loke Street near Haleko Road remains closed due to a sinkhole and a leaning utility pole.
- Kalāheo
- Wawae Road, east of Kikala Road, is clear after a small landslide. However, motorists are advised to proceed with caution.
- Po‘ipū:
- Ho‘one Road and Kuai Road near Po‘ipū Beach Park are closed due to flooding. Additionally, the entire parking lot at Po‘ipū Beach Park is flooded.
Damage Assessments:
If you are a property owner or renter who suffered damages due to the April 2024 storms, please visit KEMA’s website www.kauai.gov/kema. Damage reports may be used to determine whether our jurisdiction qualifies for any state or federal assistance. Affected parties must still file claims with their insurance companies for residential damage and personal property losses. Completing a damage report does not constitute an application for assistance or relief programs; however, KEMA can share your information with non-profit partners if assistance becomes available. For assistance with the form, please call Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency at 808-241-1800.
Park Closures:
- Lydgate Beach Park remains closed until further notice for safety concerns.
- The State of Hawai‘i’s Kalalau Trail remains closed due to high stream levels.
Utilities:
Important Resources:
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 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 the county's emergency notification service, Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS), please go to the county’s website, www.kauai.gov/kema and click "WENS.” You may also call the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency at 808-241-1800.
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