A period of heavy rain falling at a rate of one to three inches per hour initiated river rises on the Hanalei River in northern Kauai.
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A period of heavy rain falling at a rate of one to three inches per hour initiated river rises on the Hanalei River in northern Kauai.
The South Kauai radar (PHKI), 36 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 04:12 UTC.
1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
Kuhio Highway was closed at the Hanalei River Bridge due to flooding.
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