Maui County, HI
10/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2024 17:36
MEMA ALERT: Flood Advisory In Effect Until 4 PM HST This Afternoon For Maui Island
HIC009-280200- /O.NEW.PHFO.FA.Y.0097.241027T2301Z-241028T0200Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Maui HI- 101 PM HST Sun Oct 27 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM HST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE
ISLAND OF MAUI IN MAUI COUNTY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall.
* WHERE...The island of Maui in Maui County.
* WHEN...Until 400 PM HST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in
streams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1256 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over west, south,
and south-central Maui. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2
inches per hour. Of note, runoff and heavy rain could cause
typically dry gulches near Kihei and Wailea to experience
rapid rises in water levels.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Maalaea, Waikapu, Puunene, Wailuku,
Wailea, Olowalu, Keokea, Kula, Ulupalakua, Makena, Kaanapali,
Napili-Honokowai, Ukumehame Beach Park and Launiupoko.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone
to flooding.
A Flood Watch is also in effect.
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This advisory may need to be extended beyond 400 PM HST if flooding
persists.