Update: Maui Flood Advisory extended to 1:30 p.m.

Update: 11:14 a.m. Jan. 21, 2026

The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Advisory for the island of Maui until 1:30 p.m.

At 11:13 a.m., radar continued to show heavy rain over north facing slopes of Haleakalā, including the Hāna Highway. Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour.

The NWS reports that streams may remain swollen, along with ponding of water on roadways. Rainfall has diminished over the West Maui Mountains.

Some locations that will experience flooding include: Keʻanae, Huelo, Makawao, Haʻikū-Paʻuwela, Pukalani, Hāliʻimaile, Paʻuwela, Nāhiku, Kula, Pāʻia, Hāna, Kailua, Wailua and Hoʻokipa Beach Park.

As a precaution, the pubic is asked to stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low-lying areas prone to flooding.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory, in effect for Maui until 11:30 a.m.

At 8:32 a.m., radar showed heavy rain over the West Maui Mountains and the northern slopes of Haleakalā. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.

Some locations that will experience flooding include: Kahului, Lahaina, Pāʻia, Puʻunēnē, Hāliʻimaile, Pukalani, Makawao, Paʻuwela, Haʻikū-Paʻuwela, Wailuku, Waiehu, Waiheʻe, Kula, Waikapū, Huelo, Kahakuloa, Honokōhau, Keʻanae, Kapalua and Nāpili-Honokōwai.

As a precaution, the public is advised to stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low-lying areas prone to flooding. This advisory may need to be extended beyond 11:30 a.m. if flooding persists.