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Flooding closes Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei Bridge on Kauaʻi
Heavy rain on Kauaʻi caused flooding in rivers and low-lying areas, including around Hanalei Bridge.
The National Weather Service warning was set to run until 11:45 p.m.; another update said flood alerts had been canceled as the rain eased.
Kūhiō Highway remained closed near Hanalei Bridge until further notice, while other roads had ponding and poor visibility.
A community refuge area at Hale Halawai in Hanalei remained open as a last-resort option for people who needed somewhere to go.
Officials said people should consider staying in a sound home outside flood-prone areas, and anyone going to the refuge should bring their own supplies.
Flooding and road hazards made travel risky, so officials urged drivers to use extreme caution and warned people not to cross fast-moving or rising water.
Other refuge areas were on standby, and officials said they would announce if more were opened.
Flooding forced the closure of Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei Bridge on Kauaʻi.
The National Weather Service flash flood warning for Kauaʻi was canceled at 11:45 p.m. Saturday after heavy rain and flooding eased.
Flooding was reported on the Wailua and Hanalei rivers, including near Hanalei Bridge.
A community-led refuge area at Hale Halawai in Hanalei remained open.
Officials urged drivers to use extreme caution and avoid crossing fast-flowing or rising water.
- Who
- Kauaʻi residents and road users were affected by the flooding and highway closure.
- What
- Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei Bridge was closed because of flooding.
- When
- Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. The flash flood warning was canceled at 11:45 p.m.
- Where
- Near Hanalei Bridge on Kūhiō Highway, on Kauaʻi.
- Why
- Heavy rain caused flooding on the Hanalei and Wailua rivers and near the bridge.
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Flash flooding was reported near Hanalei Bridge, and Kūhiō Highway was closed.
The National Weather Service extended Kauaʻi’s flash flood warning until 11:45 p.m.
The flash flood warning was canceled after heavy rain and flooding eased.
- Road closure
- Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei Bridge
- Island
- Kauaʻi
- Flash flood warning ended
- 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31
- Refuge area
- Hale Halawai in Hanalei
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What people are saying
Do not cross fast-flowing or rising water in your vehicle or on foot.
If you must drive, please do so with extreme caution.