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Honolulu - HI, US, National Weather Service

Maui County

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flash Flood Warning for... The island of Maui in Maui County Until 1100 PM HST. At 759 PM HST, radar indicates that the heaviest rainfall has shifted to the windward and southeast sections of Maui, with current rainfall rates generally down to around 0.5 to 1 inch per hour. Although the rainfall rates have decreased, runoff from earlier heavy rainfall continues to keep streams elevated. Emergency Management reports the highway near Hana remains closed this evening in both directions due to flooding. Flooding has also been reported in Lahaina, with additional flooding possible through the late evening hours due to runoff and drainage. HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Significant and life threatening flooding in drainages, streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low lying areas. Multiple public road closures expected, as well as landslides in steep terrain. Some locations that will 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even if they are currently dry. Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on foot. Turn around, don't drown. The heavy rains may cause rock and mudslides in steep terrain areas. This warning may need to be extended beyond 1100 PM HST if flooding; persists.; FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE