Maui County Alerts

Flash Flood Warning issued March 14 at 5:00PM HST until March 14 at 8:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

At 500 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rainfall over the island of
Maui with stream levels continuing to increase. Rain was falling at
a rate of 1.5 to 3 inches per hour with additional heavy rain
expected to move in from the southwest. Emergency Management
continues to report multiple roads closed due to flooding along with
landslides and sinkholes.

HAZARD...Heavy rain producing life threatening flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Significant and life threatening flooding in drainages,
streams, rivers, roads, properties, and other low lying
areas. Multiple public road closures expected, as well
as landslides in steep terrain.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
The entire island of Maui.

Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even
if they are currently dry.

Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on
foot. Turn around, don't drown.

The heavy rains may cause rock and mudslides in steep terrain areas.