Hanalei River near Hanalei, Kauai

Is this flow normal for October 2?

Today's 1,240 cfs is 854% above the median for this date — which counts as very high water here.

The median flow on this date is 130 cfs, across 29 years of USGS record at this gauge. Whether that is runnable depends on the stretch — this is context, not a recommendation.

Why this score

• Wind — 8 mph — moderate wind at the forecast location-3
• Rain — 41% chance in the next 6 hours-4

We don't have launch notes for this one

This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, and uses available public readings. We haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.

We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.

Do your own homework

We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.

• Paddler discussion on Reddit ↗

  Trip reports and local warnings, straight from the source

• Search American Whitewater ↗

  Rapid classifications and gauge-linked run descriptions

• Satellite view and access roads ↗

  Check parking, put-ins, and what the banks actually look like

• Video from this water ↗

  The fastest way to see the character of a run before you drive

• USGS gauge 16103000 ↗

  Full hydrograph, historical flows, and station metadata

Nearby water

• Halaulani Str at Alt 400 Ft near Kilauea, Kauai3 mi
• Wainiha River near Hanalei, Kauai7 mi
• North Fork Wailua River Abv North Wailua Ditch Int, Kauai8 mi
• Eb of North Fork Wailua River near Lihue, Kauai8 mi
• Left Branch Opaekaa Str near Kapaa, Kauai8 mi
• Waialae Str at Alt 3,820 Ft near Waimea, Kauai9 mi