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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

Flash Flood Warning

National Weather Service Honolulu HI

250 AM HST Sat Feb 21 2026



The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a



* Flash Flood Warning for...

  The island of Kauai in Kauai County



* Until 600 AM HST.



* At 250 AM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over windward sections 

  of Kauai, with rain falling at a rate of 2 to 3 inches per hour. 

  Additionally, the Hanalei River reported a rapid rise, with the 

  water reaching a level that typically results in the closure of 

  Kuhio Highway near the Hanalei River Bridge due to water over the 

  roadway. Flooding is expected to begin shortly.



  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.



  SOURCE...Radar.



  IMPACT...Flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads,

           properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road

           closures possible in some areas. Landslides are

           possible in steep terrain.



* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

  The entire island of Kauai.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even 

if they are currently dry.



Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on 

foot. Turn around, don't drown.



Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 

dangers of flooding.



The heavy rains may cause rock and mudslides in steep terrain areas.



&&



This warning may need to be extended beyond 600 AM HST if flooding 

persists.



This Flash Flood Warning replaces the previously issued Flood 

Advisory that was in effect for The island of Kauai in Kauai County.



LAT...LON 2216 15973 2224 15958 2222 15953 2225 15949

      2224 15944 2225 15940 2222 15933 2216 15931

      2215 15928 2205 15933 2196 15932 2195 15934

      2193 15934 2192 15936 2186 15945 2188 15961

      2194 15967 2198 15977 2206 15980 2207 15980



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED



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