A flash flood watch remains posted for the island of Kauai until late Thursday afternoon. The watch means conditions are present that could lead to flash flooding, and that residents should be prepared to take action if flooding occurs, or a flash flood warning is issued.
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service canceled the flash flood watch [...]

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The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory starting tonight for north and west facing shores of Niihau and Kauai and the north facing shores of Oahu and Molokai.
A northwest swell will arrive tonight with advisory level surf remaining through Thursday night. The swell was generated two days ago by a [...]

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The Department of Land and Natural Resources has temporarily suspended issuing camping permits for the remote Kalalau Trail, Kalalau Valley camping area in the Na Pali Coast State Park, due to weather and trail conditions and dangerous stream crossings caused by current heavy rains.
Trail closure signs have been posted at the information booth at the [...]

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Two rivers in the town of Wainiha overflowed their banks because of the heavy rains.The rushing water covered yards and streets carrying away heavy items like cars.
Chanel Adams said she was terrified.
“Everything started pushing down the river, cars, washer and dryer, propane tanks…no life, no animals, or people, so we were pretty lucky there. But [...]

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Heavy rains and flood conditions have forced the closure of  Hanalei Elementary.

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Heavy rain reported near Wainiha
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Kauai this morning after a gauge on the Hanalei River showed a rapid rise in water levels.
The Wainiha Bridge was closed, police said.
The weather service says unstable weather over the islands is creating conditions that could lead to heavy rainfall over [...]

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