Flood Warning extended to 5:45 p.m. for East Maui with heaviest rain near Hāmoa and Hāna

(Update: 2:35 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026) The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flash Flood Warning for East Maui until 5:45 p.m. At 2:35 p.m., Doppler radar indicated heavy rain over East Maui with rain rates of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour. The heaviest rain is over the far eastern end of Maui near Hāmoa and Hāna.

Flash flooding is ongoing. The nearly stationary band of rain will likely persist over the eastern end of Maui for a few more hours.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include: Kīpahulu, Nāhiku, Kaupō, Hāna, Keʻanae, Haleakalā National Park, Wailua, Hāmoa and Kailua.

Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

As a precaution, motorists and pedestrians should turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.