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Lahaina residents returned the favor after the Moloka’i community was among the first to respond with boatloads of emergency supplies after the fires.

Residents say more a new flood control project and better stormwater management is sorely needed.

Maui Emergency Management Agency, County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation and the American Red Cross recently moved the Molokaʻi shelter across the street to Mitchell Pau’ole Community Center, 90 Ainoa St., Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi. Also, a Temporary Evacuation Point was opened at Kilohana Recreation Center, 334 E. Kamehameha V Highway.

The combination of a changing climate and development have made South Maui more susceptible to flooding over the years.

Multiple roads in Kahului and Lahaina are closed due to excessive flooding. Here is a running list of traffic advisories for Maui County.

As of this week, the Department has received nearly 300 work orders related to storm damage, with the majority reported on Oʻahu. The most common issues involve roof leaks and water intrusion into classrooms, accounting for about half of all reports, followed by downed trees, debris and localized flooding.

Many County of Maui departments have been actively working on cleanup since Sunday in several hard-hit areas of the kona storm, which brought widespread flooding, high wind and severe rain to many parts of the four-island County.

The prolonged kona storm continues to impact Maui County with downed trees, flooding, erosion and downed power lines. Here’s a look at some of the photos and videos sent in from around the island.

A large, prolonged kona storm continues to bring periods of heavy rain and flash flooding to Maui County and the rest of the state. Here is the latest County of Maui recap.

A group of citizen scientists and water quality experts are working to find out what’s causing recent changes offshore.

Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) is urging Hawaiʻi residents to prepare for severe weather that is expected to impact all Hawaiian Islands from Saturday through Monday, Feb. 7-9, with the most dangerous weather expected on Sunday evening into Monday.

Gov. Josh Green today issued an Emergency Proclamation to alert residents to prepare for severe weather this weekend and to make state resources available in the event of resulting damage. The National Weather Service forecasts predict as much as 10 inches of rainfall this weekend, with rain starting as early as Saturday, while it is most likely to impact the state Sunday into Monday. The heavy rains bring the potential of flash flooding, particularly in windward areas of the islands.

While the planned two-story youth center will still be in a flood zone, it will be built to withstand the erosion and sea level rise that continues to take its toll along the North Shore of Maui.

National Weather Service forecasters issued a coastal flood statement Friday morning as peak monthly high tides and higher-than-predicted water levels threaten low-lying areas in the Hawaiian Islands. The forecasters’ advisory remains in effect through late Saturday night. According to the service, isolated minor coastal flooding is most likely to occur around the daily peak high […]

Maui County and the state have done studies on ways to respond to flooding and improve drainage in the areas, but some residents feel they’re not taking fast enough action.

The final wetlands map will serve as a public tool that will help reduce flood risk for human life and property while protecting and restoring Maui County’s important natural wetland ecosystems. Also, it will help property owners, land managers and county planners with important land-use decisions. 

The Piʻilani Highway in Kaupō is closed from Mile 19 to Mile 21 due to flooding. As of 8:33 a.m., Maui police have closed South Kīhei Road from North Kīhei Road to Kūlanihākoʻi Street due to flooding at multiple intersections. Motorists should avoid the area.

Specifically, Lahaina customers within and near the burn zone are asked to reduce toilet flushing, bathing, washing clothes and cleaning dishes. Doing so will safeguard the system against potential sewage spills. 

The County of Maui is now taking steps to prepare as an approaching Kona low storm system brings the potential for damaging conditions.

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood statement for the all Hawai’i islands for low-lying coastal areas due to higher than normal tides through Thursday.