An upper trough over the Hawaiian Islands enhanced trade wind showers, which resulted in wintry conditions in the higher elevations, and heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash flooding over much of the state at lower elevations.  More than 200 homes, most of them on the Big Island of Hawaii and in Kauai, were damaged by the high water.  Because of high water and landslides, the flooding closed many roadways from time to time.  At least two cars and a 40-foot shipping container were swept into a stream and river in Kauai on the 3rd of February, with the container hitting two bridges as it moved down the Hanapepe River to the ocean.  No dollar cost estimate on damages was available.  There were no serious injuries.

Heavy Rain in MAUI, HAWAII
From 02-FEB-08 06:38:00 to 02-FEB-08 16:02:00 (HST-10)
Location: KOALI
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Flash Flood in KAUAI, HAWAII
From 03-FEB-08 11:05:00 to 03-FEB-08 12:32:00 (HST-10)
Location: HANALEI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding closed the Wainiha Bridge in the northern part of Kauai.

Flash Flood in KAUAI, HAWAII
From 03-FEB-08 14:41:00 to 03-FEB-08 23:27:00 (HST-10)
Location: PRINCEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Portion of Kuhio Highway closed because of flooding at the Hanalei Bridge in the northern section of Kauai.

Heavy Rain in HAWAII, HAWAII
From 03-FEB-08 10:19:00 to 03-FEB-08 16:00:00 (HST-10)
Location: HAKALAU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy Rain in HAWAII, HAWAII
From 03-FEB-08 16:30:00 to 04-FEB-08 01:15:00 (HST-10)
Location: PAPAIKOU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Weather in BIG ISLAND SUMMIT, HAWAII
From 01-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 14:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Icy conditions and gusty winds at the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa caused travel problems for those heading to the highest elevations on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Heavy Rain in HAWAII, HAWAII
From 01-FEB-08 18:34:00 to 01-FEB-08 21:27:00 (HST-10)
Location: HAKALAU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Flash Flood in HAWAII, HAWAII
From 02-FEB-08 02:00:00 to 03-FEB-08 01:20:00 (HST-10)
Location: LAUPAHOEHOE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Road closures caused by flash flooding in the Hilo area of the Big Island of Hawaii included Kamehameha Avenue from Manono to Ponahawai, Pauahi Street from Kamehameha to Aupuni, East Kawailani from Awapuhi to Ahuna, and Akolea Road.  Also, Highway 11 in the Kawa Flats area of the Kau District was closed because of flooding.

Winter Weather in HALEAKALA SUMMIT, HAWAII
From 01-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 14:00:00 (HST-10)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Icy conditions and gusty winds at the summit of Haleakala caused travel problems for those heading to the highest elevations on the Valley Isle of Maui.