Flash Flood Warning Issued for Maui as Heavy Rain Impacts Hana and Surrounding Areas
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued an immediate Flash Flood Warning for Maui through 11:00 PM HST Saturday due to heavy rainfall and potential landslides.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Maui, HI
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Honolulu HI
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Maui, HI.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Maui. This alert was issued at 8:16 PM HST on February 21, 2026, and remains in effect as flash flooding is either ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the island of Maui in Maui County. Locations expected to experience flash flooding include:
- Hana
- Kipahulu
- Hamoa
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the warning area are advised to stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even if they appear dry at this time. Do not attempt to cross flowing water or flooded roads. Be prepared for potential public road closures and exercise extreme caution in steep terrain where landslides may occur.
Expected Conditions
According to NWS radar, heavy rain is currently falling over the Hana area at a rate of 2 to 4 inches per hour. This intense rainfall is likely to cause flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low-lying areas. The saturated conditions also increase the risk of landslides in areas with steep terrain.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 8:16 PM HST and is currently scheduled to expire at 11:00 PM HST on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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