NR 10-01-26 (Flash Flood Warning issued for Kaua‘i)

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County of Kaua'i, State of Hawaii

*DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, *MAYOR
*REIKO MATSUYAMA*, MANAGING DIRECTOR






*News Release*

For Immediate Release: October 1, 2026






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COUNTY OF KAUA‘I

KAUA‘I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

ELTON USHIO, ADMINISTRATOR

 (808) 241-1800



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*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.

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 weather updates call the National Weather Service automated weather line at 808-245-6001, or visit the NWS website, www.weather.gov/hfo [ http://www.weather.gov/hfo?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].

To sign up for Everbridge, the County’s emergency notification service, please visit www.kauai.gov/KEMA and click “Notification Services.” You may also text “KAUAIEMA” to 888777, or call the Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency at 808-241-1800.

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