Saturday night brought relief to Hawaii’s islands as the flash flood warning on Kauai and the flood advisory on Oahu were officially cancelled.
Key points
- Flash flood warning on Kauai and flood advisory on Oahu were cancelled Saturday night.
- Rainfall over the Koʻolau Mountains peaked at 1‑3 inches per hour, prompting the earlier advisory.
- Residents can obtain real‑time road and weather updates via the listed phone numbers or the NWS website.
The National Weather Service announced that severe weather alerts for Kauai and Oahu have been cancelled after heavy rains and flooding eased on Saturday, according to a report from Hawaii News Now.
Kauai was under a flash flood warning for much of the afternoon and evening; the warning was lifted at 11:45 p.m. local time, ending the island‑wide alert.
Alerts lifted after rain subsides
On Oahu, a flood advisory that had been in effect because of heavy rain over the Koʻolau Mountains expired at 10 p.m. Rainfall rates there were reported at 1 to 3 inches per hour during the peak of the event.
Residents seeking up‑to‑date road conditions or closure information are advised to call 808‑241‑1725, and to use the National Weather Service’s automated line at 808‑245‑6001 or visit weather.gov/hfo for the latest forecasts.
Rainfall totals and timing
The County’s emergency notification service, Everbridge, remains available for future alerts; sign‑ups can be made at kauai.gov/KEMA, by texting “KAUAIEMA” to 888777, or by calling the Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency at 808‑241‑1800.
Reader questions
What were the rainfall rates that triggered the Oahu flood advisory?
Rainfall over the Koʻolau Mountains was reported at 1 to 3 inches per hour during the advisory period.
How can I receive future emergency alerts for Kauai?
Sign up for the County’s Everbridge service at kauai.gov/KEMA, text “KAUAIEMA” to 888777, or call the Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency at 808‑241‑1800.
Where can I check current road closures on the islands?
Call 808‑241‑1725 for the latest road condition information.
Source: hawaiinewsnow.com
