Flash Flood Warning Issued for Maui, Hawaii
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NOAA issued it on April 8, 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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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Maui, Hawaii, until 9:15 PM HST, due to heavy rainfall causing potential flooding in low-lying areas.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Maui, Hawaii
- Issued
- April 8, 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, Hawaii.
Flash Flood Warning for Maui, Hawaii
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Flash Flood Warning, effective immediately. This alert is from NOAA and is categorized as severe.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the island of Maui in Maui County, Hawaii, including specific locations such as Hana, Kipahulu, and Hamoa.
What You Should Do
Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even if they are currently dry, to avoid potential flooding hazards.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rain is falling at a rate of 2 to 4 inches per hour, leading to flash flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low-lying areas. Public road closures are possible, and landslides may occur in steep terrain.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 6:57 PM HST on April 7, 2026, until 9:15 PM HST on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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