SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026|No. 14878

News · Hawaii

Man Found Deceased in Flood-Affected Area Following Hurricane Lowell

A 59-year-old man was discovered deceased in Wainiha, an area that experienced significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell, prompting an ongoing investigation by Kauaʻi police.

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A street in Wainiha, Kauaʻi, showing signs of significant flooding.

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First responders on Kauaʻi were dispatched to a report of a deceased man found in the vicinity of Kūhiō Highway and Wainiha Powerhouse Road on Friday afternoon, Sept. 11, 2026. The victim has been identified as a 59-year-old man from Wainiha.

A preliminary investigation determined that the area where the decedent was discovered experienced significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell, according to Kauaʻi police.

An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death but foul play is not suspected. The investigation is ongoing.

As KPD is currently trying to notify next of kin, the manʻs name is not being released at this time.

Anyone who may have witnessed anything related to the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers Kaua’i at 808-246-8300. Tips may also be submitted at crimestopperskauai.org or through the Crime Stoppers Kaua’i P3 Tips Mobile App.

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell, a community on Kauaʻi is coming together as authorities investigate the discovery of a deceased individual. The 59-year-old man was found in Wainiha, a location that bore the brunt of severe flooding caused by the storm. While the circumstances are still under review, the preliminary investigation by Kauaʻi police indicates no foul play is suspected, offering a measure of reassurance to the local community. An autopsy is pending to ascertain the precise cause of death, and efforts are underway to notify the man's next of kin. The police department is also appealing for any witnesses who might have relevant information to come forward, demonstrating a commitment to thoroughness and community engagement in this sensitive matter.

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Kauaʻi police reported the discovery of a deceased 59-year-old man on September 11, 2026, in Wainiha. The location where the body was found is an area that experienced significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell. First responders were dispatched to the scene near Kūhiō Highway and Wainiha Powerhouse Road. A preliminary investigation suggests that the flooding from the hurricane may be connected to the incident. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death, and foul play has not been suspected at this time. The man's identity is being withheld as authorities attempt to notify his next of kin. The Kauaʻi Police Department is seeking public assistance and has provided contact information for potential witnesses.

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Tragedy has struck Kauaʻi in the wake of Hurricane Lowell, with a man found dead in an area devastated by flooding. The 59-year-old resident of Wainiha was discovered on September 11th in a location that suffered severe inundation from the hurricane. While authorities are conducting an investigation and an autopsy is pending, the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. The fact that the area experienced significant flooding during the storm raises concerns about the potential impact of the hurricane's destructive force. The police are currently withholding the man's name as they try to contact his family, adding to the somber atmosphere. The ongoing investigation and the lack of immediate answers cast a shadow over the community as they grapple with the storm's aftermath.

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Kauaʻi police reported the discovery of a deceased 59-year-old man on September 11, 2026, in Wainiha. The location where the body was found is an area that experienced significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell. First responders were dispatched to the scene near Kūhiō Highway and Wainiha Powerhouse Road. A preliminary investigation suggests that the flooding from the hurricane may be connected to the incident. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death, and foul play has not been suspected at this time. The man's identity is being withheld as authorities attempt to notify his next of kin. The Kauaʻi Police Department is seeking public assistance and has provided contact information for potential witnesses.

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