Maui News
STORM UPDATES: Maui Under Flood Watch, Traffic Advisories
Streams are already high from recent rain and grounds are saturated. Thus most of this rainfall will lead to runoff and dangerously high water levels in streams.
Visitor Pulled from Waters off “Black Rock” in Kāʻanapali
Fire, police and paramedics in West Maui responded to the beach on the south side of Puʻu Kekaʻa or “Black Rock” in Kāʻanapali for an unresponsive male pulled from the water at 12:53 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016.
Mayor Signs Emergency Proclamation; Boil Water Advisory Remains
Mayor Alan Arakawa signed an emergency proclamation today following torrential flooding through ʻĪao Valley that knocked out a waterline, flooded several homes with mud and debris and destroyed a significant portion of the County’s Kepaniwai Park parking lot area.
Multiple Swift Water Rescues During Maui Floods
Emergency personnel responded to multiple incidents of flash flooding and swift water rescues in Wailuku, Olowalu, and Ukumehame on Sept. 13, 2016.
Request to Conserve Water in Lahaina
The Lahaina Water Treatment Plant is not operating due to heavy rain. As a result, the Maui County Department of Water Supply is asking all water consumers in Lahaina to immediately take measures to conserve water until further notice and to avoid any unnecessary water use.
Flash Flood Wipes Out Land, Trees at ʻĪao Valley
More than 60 feet of land was washed away from some portions along the river that runs through ʻĪao Valley as a flash flood washed boulders and trees down the waterway to properties below on Tuesday night, Sept. 13, 2016.
STORM UPDATES: Maui Flood WATCH Until Friday Afternoon
A very moist and unstable air mass interacting with an upper level trough will result in unsettled weather with the potential for flash flooding.
URGENT: Boil Water Advisory for Central and South Maui
Customers in the Central and South Maui areas should boil water before consumption due to possible contamination from flooding.
Water Service Interruption on ʻĪao Valley Road
The Maui Department of Water Supply is advising all consumers on ʻĪao Valley Road in Wailuku of an interruption in water service due to a possible waterline break.
Rain Totals: Puʻu Kukui Gets 9 Inches Over 12 Hours
Rain totals for the 12 hour period ending at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2016, included more than 9 inches at Puʻu Kukui, 6 inches at Hāna Airport, and 3 inches at both West Wailuaiki and Haʻikū.
Multiple Road Closures in Effect Due to Severe Weather
We have multiple road closures in effect. As of 8:25 p.m., the Honoapiilani Highway was impassible in both directions due to a landslide on the Kihei side of the Pali tunnel. There are also multiple road conditions affecting the Hana Highway, including advisories at Honomanu. Several portions of the Haiku area near the Pauwela reservoir are also impacted by inclement weather and flooding.
Multiple Brown Water Advisories Issued for Maui
A Brown Water Advisory is being issued for Hanakaʻōʻō Beach, Honokahua Bay, Honolua Bay, and Baldwin Beach Park on Maui, due to heavy rains.
Maui Fishermen Rescued, Boat Partially Submerged at Launiupoko
Three Maui men are safe after the boat that they were on began taking on water early Monday morning offshore of Launiupoko Beach Park.
Parking Improvements at Six West Maui Park Facilities
Phase 1 of parking improvements at West Maui park facilities will begin on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, and is expected to conclude Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016.
Hāna Highway Traffic: Landslides, Debris, Flooding
Maui police advise motorists that the Hāna Highway (360) is affected by the adverse weather in several locations.
Maui Police Issue 1,297 Traffic Citations During Drive Sober Campaign
Maui police issued 1,297 traffic citations during the 18-day Drive Sober or Get Pulled over campaign that began on Aug. 19, and concluded on Sept. 5, 2016.
Weather Forces Rescheduling of Hāna Budget Meeting
Steady rain since Monday has forced the County to reschedule the Mayor’s Community Budget Meeting for Fiscal Year 2018 in the Hāna district of East Maui.
Bill to Grow Tourism in Native Communities Heads to President
The NATIVE Act will require federal agencies with tourism assets and responsibilities to include tribes and native organizations in national tourism efforts.
Capobianco Trial: FBI Agent Begins Cell Phone Analysis
FBI Special Agent Michael Easter offered expert testimony as a national asset based on qualifications as a certified trainer in Cellular Site Analysis.
5th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Oct. 1
The Women Helping Women West Maui Task Force will host its 5th Annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event on Saturday Oct. 1, at The Outlets of Maui in Lahaina.
