Kōʻula River

Kōʻula River
Location
CountryUnited States
StateHawaii
Physical characteristics
SourceMt. Waialeale
MouthHanapēpē River
  coordinates
21°57′18″N 159°33′02″W / 21.95511°N 159.55054°W / 21.95511; -159.55054
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length14.8 km (9.2 mi)
Discharge 
  locationmouth

The Kōʻula River is the largest tributary of the Hanapēpē River on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. It rises at 4,642 ft (1415 meters) on the slopes of Mt. Waialeale and flows generally south for 9.2 miles to its confluence with the Manuahi Stream. Beyond this point it is known as the Hanapēpē River. The river has a long-term mean discharge of 85.2 cubic feet (0.99 cubic meters) per second.