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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, November 26, 2009

Parts of Kauai got 6 inches of rain


Advertiser Staff

More than 6 inches of rain fell on parts of Kauai early today, resulting in a flash flood warning that has since expired.

For the 12-hour period that ended at 11 a.m., preliminary rainfall totals compiled by the National Weather Service included: Waihina, 5.93 inches; Hanelei River, 5.76 inches; Mount Waialeale, 6.41 inches; Kapahi, 6.38 inches; Wailua, 3.72 inches; and Lihue Airport, 2.05 inches.
The steady rain resulted in hazardous roads in some areas, Kauai County officials said in a news release.
Hauaala Road in Keapana was closed due to flooding, and In Kalaheo, a 500-pound boulder fell on Waewae Road, making it impasssible.
Heavy ponding was reported on the Kapaa bypass road, Kuamoo Road in Wailua Homesteads by the S-turns and at the junction of Weliweli and Ala Kinoiki roads in Koloa.
Earlier today, Hanalei Bridge was closed due to high runoff.