Flash Flood Warning Issued for Maui as Heavy Rains Cause Life-Threatening Conditions
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NWS Honolulu has extended a Flash Flood Warning for Maui until 11:00 PM HST following reports of road closures and elevated stream levels across the island.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Maui, HI
- Issued
- April 1, 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 an extension for a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Maui in Maui County. The warning is in effect until 11:00 PM HST on March 14, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the entire island of Maui. Specific locations expected to experience flash flooding include Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Kula, Pukalani, Makawao, Keokea, Haliimaile, Paia, Puunene, Haiku-Pauwela, Wailea, Pauwela, Maalaea, Huelo, Ulupalakua, Makena, Waikapu, Wailuku, and Waiehu.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are urged to stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even if they currently appear dry. Do not attempt to cross fast-flowing or rising water by foot or in a vehicle. The National Weather Service reminds the public: "Turn around, don't drown." Additionally, be aware that heavy rains may trigger rock and mudslides in areas with steep terrain.
Expected Conditions
As of 7:59 PM HST, radar indicates that the heaviest rainfall has shifted toward the windward and southeast sections of Maui. Current rainfall rates are estimated between 0.5 and 1 inch per hour. Despite the decrease in intensity, runoff from previous heavy rainfall continues to keep streams at elevated levels. Emergency Management has reported that the highway near Hana is closed in both directions due to flooding, and flooding has also been reported in Lahaina. Additional flooding remains possible through the late evening hours due to ongoing runoff.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 11:00 PM HST on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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