#kihei flood
Flood damage forces closure for part of South Kīhei Road through February
Severe floodwater damage to infrastructure on South Kīhei Road has forced the extended closure of the road between Wailana and Kaonoulu streets through February. Resident-only traffic will be allowed.
Emergency road repairs underway following heavy rains, flooding in Kīhei, Maui
Emergency roadway repairs are being conducted over the next few days on South Kīhei Road from Ohukai Road to Maui Bay Villas, following heavy rains earlier this week. The area is temporarily closed to motorists, with the exception of local traffic.
Flooding of Piʻilani Hwy. in Kaupō; downed power lines on Makawao Ave.; flooding on S. Kihei Road at Ohukai; Landslide at Honokōhau
Piʻilani Highway is closed between Mile 29 and 31 in Kaupō due to flooding. A portion of Makawao Ave. is closed due to two large trees that have fallen and downed power lines block both lanes. Maui police have closed South Kīhei Road from Ohukai to Kīhei Bay Vista at 715 South Kīhei Road, due to heavy flooding. Crews are working to remove a landslide blocking the northbound lane of the Honoapiʻilani Highway at Mile 35.5 and 36 in Honokōhau.
NOAA announces $17M for infrastructure improvements at Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
NOAA is investing $17 million from the Inflation Reduction Act in Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to improve the climate resilience of the Kīhei, Maui visitor and community center. The facility’s beachfront location makes it vulnerable to climate change impacts, including upland flooding, powerful storms and sand inundation.
Funding secured for teacher housing, flood mitigation and small boat harbors in S. Maui
Some of the highlights for District 6 include funds for teacher housing, flood mitigation measures for South Maui, funds for West Maui’s small boat harbors and ramps, and upgrades for district schools.
Update: South Kīhei Road, Baldwin Beach Park, Central Maui Landfill remain closed
A portion of South Kīhei Road, Baldwin Beach Park in Pāʻia and the Central Maui Landfill will remain closed overnight, while officials assess damages from flooding caused by heavy rains that occurred Friday, Jan. 27.
South Kīhei Road work nears completion following December storm
A second Maui County project on South Kīhei Road is in two segments: from Līpoa Street to Auhana Road and from Keonekai Road to Kilohana Drive. Until July, two lanes of traffic will be allowed, with one in each direction. Later in July, road paving work will begin, and alternating single-lane traffic will be implemented.
Maui Nui Marine Resource Council Awarded $210K Grant to Help Address Recurring Coastal Flooding in Kīhei
The project focuses on Hāpapa watershed’s three gulches (Kūlanihākoʻi, Waipuilani and Kēōkea) which are responsible for most of Kīhei’s stormwater flooding.
No Major Damage From Kīhei Flooding Earlier This Week
No major damage was reported from flooding in South Maui earlier this week. Heavy rains resulted in flooding in parts of Kīhei on Monday night and Tuesday morning.
S Kīhei Rd Still Impassable Due to Flooding, Bus Route Affected
South Kīhei Road remains closed between Kalepolepo Park and Kaonoulu Street due to flooding from heavy rains on Sunday.
UPDATE/OPEN: Flooding Receded on South Kīhei Road
South Kīhei Rd is now OPEN between Maui Lu and Kaonoulu Street as of 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Maui police say water has receded.
Year in Review: A Look at Maui’s Top Headlines from 2017
Here is a look of the top Maui headlines in 2017
Ask the Mayor: Does Anyone in the County Have Flood Information for Kīhei?
With all the flooding in Kīhei last week, I’m worried that my home might also be affected by future rainstorms.
Brown Water Advisory Reduced: Māʻalaea to Wailea
The Brown Water Advisory for the island of Maui has been narrowed to include only the areas from Māʻalaea to north of Wailea.
Kīhei Flood Aftermath: Cleanup of Muddy Mess
Crews worked into the early afternoon on Wednesday to clean up mud and debris that had accumulated along South Kīhei Road as the result of flash flooding …
South Kīhei Road Closed near Kaonoulu for Cleanup Until 11 a.m.
County crews are clearing up the mud and debris on South Kihei road from Kaonoulu Street to the bridge just south of Kaonoulu St. Expect the road to open at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
7 Rescued From Kīhei Flash Flood, Motorists Stranded
Maui Now has received reports of heavy flooding from the Maui Lu area of South Kīhei Road to Kūlanihākoʻi. There are several stranded motorists in the area.
Stalled Motorists, Flooded Bridge in South Maui
We received reports of flooding near the Kīhei Bay Vista property as well as the wetland area just south of the old Maui Lu property in North Kīhei.
South Maui Flood Forum on Friday
The event will begin at 5 p.m. on November 18, with presentations on last year’s flooding and an overview of the region’s watershed.
Brown Water Advisory remains in effect for Maui
Maui remains under a Brown Water Advisory five days after flood waters prompted the notification on Thursday.