Some parts of Kauai cut off because of flooding

Parts of Kauai’s north shore are cut off because heavy rains have closed roads.

The National Weather Service says leftover moisture from Tropical Depression Lane is bringing rain to Kauai today.

The service recorded nearly 18 inches in one part of Kauai during a 24-hour period ending this afternoon.

Meteorologist Matt Foster says drier air later today into Wednesday will bring some relief.

Mayor Bernard Carvalho says north shore roads can reopen if rains ease on Wednesday.

The north shore is still recovering from destructive flooding in April. Heavy rains also hit the south side of the island.

The voluntary evacuation for residents located at Aloha Place, Waihohonou Road, and part of Wailaau Road in Koloa, has been cancelled.

Carvahlo says Koloa residents who evacuated as a precaution because of rising stream levels may return to their homes. He says the two American Red Cross shelters that opened at Kalaheo Neighborhood Center and Kauai Christian Fellowship are now closed because waters have subsided.

However, a flash flood warning remains in effect until 8:30 p.m.

“Hanalei River continues to flow out of its banks and Kuhio Highway is still inundated from Hanalei Bridge to Hanalei town. Emergency management also reports flooding problems continue in many different areas around Kauai,” forecasters said.

Officials said some roads were closed due to hazardous conditions, including Kuhio Highway near the Hanalei Bridge. The convoy between Waikoko and Wainiha remains closed until further notice.

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources said Polihale State Park and the Marina, Kaumualii and Old Smith’s Landing sections of Wailua River State Park were closed due to heavy rains and flooding.

Haena State Park and the east end of Napali Coast State Wilderness Park, which were damaged during April Floods, are being flooded again and remain closed, officials said.

Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i Public Charter School was closed today due to weather conditions.

In addition, the state Department of Education announced that Hanalei Elementary School will be closed Wednesday, as well as the satellite school located at the Hanalei Colony Resort. Bus services for Kapaa Middle School and Kapaa High School students who live in Hanalei, Wainiha and Haena will not operating, either.