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County of Maui kona storm recap — Sunday, March 15

MEMA is working with local and state partners to assess damage from the storm. There are still multiple road closures and traffic advisories in place. This is an updated recap of storm impacts, response, and resources on Maui.

County of Maui kona storm recap – Saturday, March 14

Maui Fire Department conducted floodwater rescues overnight in South Maui; also last night, dozens of people, who are now at a shelter, were cut off in Hāna due to road washout. Over the last 14 hours, some areas received more than 20 inches of rain (Kula) and wind gusts more than 70 mph (Kaunakakai).

Snorkeler Pulled Unresponsive from Kamaʻole II

The male snorkeler was found by lifeguards floating in the water approximately 20 yards from shore at Kamaʻole II, according to Maui police

Man Aboard Kayak Rescued in Kīhei Waters

Rescue crews assisted a man aboard a kayak after he lost his paddle in waters off of South Maui on Sunday.

2 Rescued from Windy Kīhei Waters

Ocean safety crews rescued two individuals from windy waters along the South Maui shoreline on Monday. The first incident was reported at 11:18 a.m. about 400-yards offshore from the Maui Beach Vacation Club