Where roads are closed as Hurricane Lowell reaches the islands

Video shows Farrington Highway flooding with waves crashing over the Seawall, cars driving through the floodwaters.
Published: Sep. 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM HST

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Impacts from Hurricane Lowell — including severe flooding, debris, strong winds, and rising stream levels — have forced the closure of multiple roadways as conditions continue to deteriorate.

Flooding and high stream levels keep Kūhiō Highway closed at Hanalei Bridge, blocking traffic...
Flooding and high stream levels keep Kūhiō Highway closed at Hanalei Bridge, blocking traffic as heavy rains persist on Kaua‘i.(Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation)

On Kauaʻi, Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei Bridge was closed at 10:45 a.m. due to flooding and high stream levels.

Viewers also sent in images of flooded roadways in Poipu and Wainiha.

Po’ipu road.
Po’ipu road.(Hawaii News Now)
Wainiha powerhouse road flooded
Wainiha powerhouse road flooded(Megan Wong)

View the latest state road closures from the Department of Transportation.

On Oʻahu, Pali Lookout Road and Pali Lookout were closed at 1:35 p.m.

Farrington Highway was closed for over five hours between Orange Street and Mākaha Valley Road due to high surf washing sand on roadway.

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