HONOLULU (AP) - The Latest on Kauai flooding from a weekend storm (all times local):
4:15 p.m.
A portion of highway along Kauai’s north shore blocked by landslides after a weekend deluge will remain closed for several weeks.
Crews are working to clear more than a dozen landslides on Kuhio Highway along the island’s north shore.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation says officials expect to open a one-lane route to Wainiha and Haena for emergency access on May 7.
The National Weather Service canceled a flash flood watch across the Hawaiian Islands on Friday afternoon.
Meteorologist Ian Morrison says Wainiha saw moderate rain Thursday night - 2.5 inches (6.35 centimeters) over a 12-hour period. Nearby Hanalei saw 28.1 inches (71 centimeters) of rainfall between 2 a.m. Saturday and 2 a.m. Sunday.
Kauai officials anticipate a long road to recovery.
Nearly 500 people have been airlifted from flooded areas since Monday.
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11:50 a.m.
A flash flood warning has been lifted for Kauai after more rain added to flooding left behind by a weekend deluge.
The National Weather Service says a flash flood watch remains in effect Friday as a precaution because of existing flooding.
Some roadways are closed because of rushing water and landslides.
Hanalei resident Gayla Spencer says neighbors are busy cleaning waterlogged homes. Spencer says material things can be replaced. She’s more upset that a landslide covered a local cemetery.
Meteorologist Ian Morrison says Wainiha saw moderate rain Thursday night - 2.5 inches (6.35 centimeters) over a 12-hour period. Nearby Hanalei saw 28.1 inches (71 centimeters) of rainfall between 2 a.m. Saturday and 2 a.m. Sunday.
Nearly 500 people have been airlifted from flooded areas since Monday.
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