Station Name: Kawaihae
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 30 feet

Sensor Depth: -5 feet

Nearest Address:
Akoni Pule Hwy
Kawaihae, HI 96743
Hawaiʻi County

GPS Coordinates: 20.03660, -155.82940

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 3:14AM HST until April 13 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 3:14 AM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 6:15 PM

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THROUGH 6 PM HST MONDAY... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...The island of Kauai in Kauai County, The island of Niihau in Kauai County, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to excessive rainfall and overflow of streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff. Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Low pressure northwest of the islands will draw deep tropical moisture northward bringing a high likelihood of heavy rainfall capable of causing flash flooding, especially given saturated antecedent conditions due to recent rainfall. The heaviest rain is expected over Molokai, Oahu, and Kauai.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 3:00PM HST until April 13 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 6:00 AM

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND MAUI THROUGH 6 AM HST MONDAY... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Niihau. * WHEN...Through 6 AM HST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams. Urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain continues as deep tropical moisture remains in place over the area. Although rain rates have been generally light, there remains potential for an increase in rates overnight. In addition, heavy showers have developed over Maui County. Overall, the threat for flash flooding is diminishing.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.