Storm update: Boil water notice for parts of Upper Kula, cleanup continues in Kīhei
Cleanup continues in the wake of a winter storm that brought heavy rains, high winds and flooding to parts of Maui County Jan. 30 to 31, 2025.
County facilities and services:
- Many County of Maui parks and facilities have reopened following cleanup efforts and safety inspections due to storm-related impacts.
- Parks and facilities remaining closed are: Kula Park tennis courts, Keōpūolani Regional Park’s baseball field 1; Ka Lae Pohaku Park; Kenolio Dog Park, Kalepolepo Park, Lei Park, Old Kalama Park parking lot, Kama’ole Beach Park II; Kanahā Beach Park – Kaʻa Point, “Keyhole Beach” and “Kite Beach” parking lot.
- Parks and facilities will reopen as flooding and damage assessments are made and debris is removed. Kamaʻole Beach Park II will reopen when an irrigation line break is repaired. For more information, call the Department of Parks and Recreation at 808-270-7230.
- County of Maui offices reopened today.
Storm-related roadway closures
- Work continues with multiple contractors and County Highways crews to clear debris off roads in South Maui.
- South Kīhei Road was opened from North Kīhei Road to Ohukai Road and from Kūlanihākoʻi Street to Namauʻu Place.
- South Kīhei Road remains closed to the general public from Ohukai Road to Kūlanihākoʻi Street. These areas are open to residential traffic only.
- Piʻilani Highway in Kaupō reopened Sunday afternoon after the road was repaired between Mile Markers 30 and 32.
Water updates:
- For County Department of Water Service customers in Upper Kula who did not lose water service during the storm Jan. 30 to 31, 2025, their water remains unaffected. However, residents who are in or near the affected areas and experienced a service outage or low pressure are advised to boil their water until further notice.
- Affected areas are under the boil water notice until tests are completed and DWS lifts the notice.
- Upper Kula affected areas are Ihe Place to Kanaio Road, Lower Kula Road, ʻIoʻio Place and Upper Nāʻalae Road (includes all sides of the road).
- Potable water tankers are at Copp Road and Kula Highway; Kula Community Center, Ching Store; and Kula School.
- For details on the boil water notice, visit https://www.mauicounty.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=16128.
- Water service was restored Sunday to DWS customers in Upper Kula after repairs were completed Saturday night to a main line break in Hāpapa Gulch in Kula.
County Response:
The Maui Emergency Management Agency is working with local and state partners to continue assessing damage from the storm. Residents and businesses impacted by the storm can submit damage reports to MEMA online at https://www.mauicounty.gov/mema.
The reports are used for ensuring safety and guiding emergency response efforts; allocating resources and setting priorities; supporting emergency declarations and funding requests; restoring infrastructure and utilities efficiently; planning long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts; and providing community support and public information.
Mayor Richard Bissen signed an emergency proclamation early Thursday ahead of the storm, which gives the County the legal authority to mobilize resources, activate emergency plans and streamline processes to respond quickly and effectively.
Additional information:
The public is encouraged to stay informed through credible sources such as the National Weather Service, the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency and MEMA. For more information on emergency preparedness and to sign up for alerts from MEMA, visit https://www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA.