Temporary Evacuation Site opened in Hana amid increased rainfall, flooding; Piʻilani Hwy closed at Mile 51 in Hāna due to high water
County of Maui emergency officials at 9:45 tonight, Oct. 28, 2026, opened a Temporary Evacuation Site at Helene Hall, 174 Keawa Place, Hana, due to increased rainfall and flooding. It will remain open until the threat of flooding has passed.
The site provides a safe gathering area but does not have the supplies of a regular shelter; residents need to bring essentials. Pets are allowed only if they are in crates or cages.
If necessary, Temporary Evacuation Sites can be converted into shelters, which provide cots, food and water.
Pi’ilani Highway at Mile Marker 51 in Hana was closed in both directions due to high water, according to a Maui Police Department roadway alert around 8 p.m. Uakea Road and Keanini Drive in Hana town is also closed due to flooding. For updated road closure notifications, visit https://www.mauicounty.gov/
National Weather Service posted a statewide Flood Watch through late tonight, adding that rainfall and flooding are possible after the watch expires.
For the latest information, visit NWS in Honolulu at https://www.weather.gov/hfo/ and subscribe to Genasys and MEMA alerts at https://mauicounty.gov/MEMA.
(Update: 8:23 p.m., Oct. 28, 2026) Piʻilani Highway is closed in both directions at Mile 51 in Hāna due to high water. The roadway is impassable at this time. Mile 51 is located between Kaihalulu and Koki beach parks in East Maui.
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