11:05 a.m., April 18: Flash Flood Warning cancelled

Published on April 18, 2025

2:20 p.m. UPDATE: One lane of Kūhiō Highway open to alternating traffic

One lane of Kūhiō Highway, in the vicinity of Hanalei Bridge, is now open to alternating traffic. 

County of Kaua‘i officials continue to urge the public to be vigilant due to potential severe weather conditions continuing into early next week.

The National Weather Service forecasts that mostly light winds will hold in place over the next few days, with showers favoring coastal areas at night and the island’s interiors during the afternoon and evening hours. Locally heavy rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms is forecast through Friday as an upper low moves over the state. Lingering moisture will likely keep the pattern rather showery, even in leeward areas at times through the weekend. A new storm system could bring another chance for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to the islands Tuesday and Wednesday.

Officials advise the public not to call Kaua‘i Police Dispatch for weather-related or road conditions, as these calls significantly interfere with emergency work. For road and closure conditions, call 808-241-1725. For weather questions, contact the National Weather Service automated weather line at 808-245-6001 or visit www.weather.gov/hfo.

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The National Weather Service has cancelled the Flash Flood Warning for Kaua‘i at 10:50 a.m., Friday. 

Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of Hanalei Bridge remains closed due to flooding.

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.

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