03/14/2026
A Flash Flood Warning has been extended for the island of Maui until 11 p.m. At 7:53 p.m., radar showed heavy rain over the island of Maui, falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. The heaviest rain is falling over the south-facing slopes of West Maui and Mount Haleakalā from Kāʻanapali to Kīhei to Makena to Kīpahulu. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include: Kahului, Kīhei, Lahaina, Kula, Pukalani, Makawao, Kēōkea, Hāliʻimaile, Pāʻia, Puʻunēnē, Haʻikū-Paʻuwela, Wailea, Paʻuwela, Māʻalaea, Huelo, ʻUlupalakua, Mākena, Waikapū, Wailuku and Waiehu.
Flooding was reported at 6:41 PM near ʻĪao Valley Road in Wailuku. No evacuation orders in place at this time. However, if you need extra time, begin preparing to leave now. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Follow instructions from officials and stay informed.
At 5:37 p.m., radar showed heavy rain over the island of Maui, falling at a rate of 1 to 2.5 inches per hour. The heaviest rain is falling over the south-facing slopes of Haleakalā where ʻUkumehame Gulch has risen significantly. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the island of Molokaʻi until 9 p.m. At 6:05 p.m., the Kawela Gulch stream gauge reported a rapid rise in water level. Flooding is occurring and may affect other nearby drainages. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include: Kaunakakai, Kualapuʻu, Hoʻolehua, Kalaupapa National Park, Kawela, Kamalo, Maunaloa, Ualapuʻe, Kepuhi, Pukoʻo, Hālawa Valley and Molokaʻi Airport.
A High Wind Warning is in effect for Maui County through 6 a.m. on Sunday. South to southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph are expected. Island wide strong gusty winds are possible, but areas most at risk are communities north and east of steep mountains.
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