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Hanakapiai Stream above Hanakapiai Falls, Kauai water level

River gauge, Hanakapiai Stream, Hawaii, United States

Directions

High for mid-October

Water level

1.46ft Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours

1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6

History

1.52.02.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 211.52.02.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
1.31.51.82.0ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 14Oct 211.31.51.82.0ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
23ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 202623ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
23ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202623ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Hanakapiai Stream above Hanakapiai Falls, Kauai is above normal at 1.46 ft.

That puts it 0.17 ft above the median of 1.29 ft for mid-October, based on 8 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.57 ft (−0.11 ft).

It has dropped 0.17 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.25 ft and 2.57 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.29 ft0.17 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.27 ft – 1.61 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (8 years of records)
Same day last year
1.57 ft−0.11 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.25 ft – 2.57 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.23 ft – 3.58 ft

Floating and fishing near Hanakapiai Stream above Hanakapiai Falls, Kauai

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.43 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 70° 60° 0.18 in, 100% Wind 9 mph
18 Sun 68° 60° 0.54 in, 100% Wind 9 mph
19 Mon 67° 59° 0.57 in, 100% Wind 8 mph
20 Tue 70° 59° 0.25 in, 97% Wind 8 mph
21 Wed 69° 58° 0.15 in, 79% Wind 6 mph
22 Thu 71° 57° 0.07 in, 83% Wind 5 mph
23 Fri 72° 56° 0.07 in, 62% Wind 1 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:38 AM Sunset 06:09 PM Daylight 11 hr, 32 min Waxing gibbous 76%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Kawaikoi Stream near Waimea, KauaiRiver gauge, Kawaikoi Stream 2.54 ft Below flood stage −0.25 ft 3.3 mi
Wainiha River near Hanalei, KauaiRiver gauge, Wainiha River 1.50 ft Below flood stage −1.34 ft 3.8 mi
Waialae Str at alt 3,820 ft near Waimea, KauaiRiver gauge, Waialae Str 1.13 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 6 mi
Hanalei River at Hwy 56 Bridge near Hanalei, KauaiRiver gauge, Hanalei River 6.83 ft Very low −0.01 ft 8 mi
Hanalei River near Hanalei, KauaiRiver gauge, Hanalei River −0.14 ft Below flood stage −0.10 ft 8 mi
Halaulani Str at alt 400 ft near Kilauea, KauaiRiver gauge, Halaulani Str 0.81 ft Below flood stage −0.06 ft 12 mi
EB of NF Wailua River near Lihue, KauaiRiver gauge, EB of NF Wailua River 0.18 ft Below flood stage −0.06 ft 14 mi
Ka Loko Reservoir near Kilauea, KauaiReservoir, Ka Loko Reservoir 19.74 ft Very high −0.02 ft 14 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Hanakapiai Stream above Hanakapiai Falls, Kauai compare with last year?

It is 0.11 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.57 ft.

What is a normal level for the Hanakapiai Stream above Hanakapiai Falls, Kauai in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.29 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.27 ft and 1.61 ft, based on 8 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Hanakapiai Stream above Hanakapiai Falls, Kauai today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:50 PM HST, the water level was 1.46 ft. Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Hanakapiai Stream above Hanakapiai Falls, Kauai rising or falling?

Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.20 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Hanakapiai Stream above Hanakapiai Falls, Kauai normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:16114800 (Agency page)
Coordinates
22.17583, -159.59848 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
LMSL
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.46 ft 2026-10-21 09:50 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Hanakapiai Stream above Hanakapiai Falls, Kauai (usgs:16114800). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/hawaii/hanakapiai-stream-above-hanakapiai-falls-kauai

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer