Kona storm begins lifting: Flood Watch, Wind Advisory continue for Maui, Wind Warning for Haleakalā

Dellfinn Castroverde, a driver with more than 30 years of service to Maui County residents, received the Maui Economic Opportunity Driver of the Year award during a staff ceremony Feb. 26.

The large and powerful kona storm that has been slowly moving across the Hawaiian Islands, is expected to begin lifting northeastward today into Monday, with heavy rain and strong winds easing across the state, according to the National Weather Service. However, periods of unsettled wet weather in a light and variable low level wind pattern will continue across the state through next week.

Maui United Way announced five local nonprofits will receive state Hawaiʻi Act 310 funds to maintain food and shelter services following a drop in federal emergency funding for rural communities.

HDOT has received concerns regarding the ‘Ῑao Stream (Wailuku River) Bridge and would like to reassure Central Maui residents that the bridge has been inspected and cleared. The crack on the bridge is related to the bridge deck joints and was recorded on the bridge’s 2024 inspection. Bridge deck joints allow for regular expansion of the deck as the bridge heats and cools.

An Upcountry shelter was opened at 7 tonight at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani.

County of Maui Department of Water Supply deployed water buffalos (drinking water tanks) in several parts of Upper Kula today, March 14, 2026, after a mainline break impacted area water service.

Both an evacuation warning and an evacuation advisory have been issued at 6 p.m. today, March 14, 2026, for Wahikuli and Leialiʻi areas below Ka Laʻi Ola in Lahaina due to fast-moving floodwaters from nearby retention basins nearing capacity, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). Warnings and advisories are not mandatory evacuation orders.

Maui Health will host a free community seminar, “Building Brain Healthy Habits: Ingredients for Healthy Aging,” on Wednesday, March 18, at the Maui Memorial Medical Center Auditorium. Two sessions will be offered to accommodate schedules: 12–1 p.m. and 6–7 p.m.

Due to unsafe facility conditions caused by severe weather, the Kula Hospital Emergency Department is temporarily closed.

Multiple road closures are in place as a severe storm makes its way over the islands. Ongoing updates are provided here.

Spend the weekend of April 3 to 5 immersed in the rainforest of Haleakalā’s Kīpahulu District on a service project with the Friends of Haleakalā National Park. This is a front-country, car-accessible trip with minimal hiking and maximum connection to a beautiful place. Participants will tent camp and prepare shared meals in the bunkhouse. 

Lahaina Cannery will host a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17 featuring live music from Logan Kalawaia and Friends and holiday-themed drink specials at the West Maui shopping center.