Kaua‘i flood watch ends early as storms ease

The National Weather Service canceled the flood watch for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau early at 3:27 a.m. on Feb. 22, 2026, after persistent heavy rainfall from an upper‑level trough subsided; earlier updates warned of potential flooding and road closures—notably Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei River Bridge—and power outages on the island have since been restored, with authorities urging residents to monitor forecasts for any new advisories.