County of Maui severe weather update as of 11 a.m. on 4-11-26
STORM UPDATE
National Weather Service (NWS) in Honolulu extended its flood watch through 6 a.m. Monday, 4/13, saying 
flooding may redevelop quickly given saturated soils and elevated stream levels following recent rainfall. 
While favorable conditions are anticipated by NWS for Maui County today and tonight, there is a slight chance 
of rainfall for Molokaʻi and the potential for localized flooding through Monday morning. A low-pressure 
system has been drawing moisture northward across the state, causing heavy rain in some areas. NWS first 
issued a flood watch for all Hawaiian Islands on 4/8 tied this severe weather event. It is the third storm in a 
month, which increases the threats of flash flooding, rapid runoff and landslides, even with less rain. 
SHELTERS
Due to improving weather conditions reported by NWS, the American Red Cross and Maui Emergency 
Management Agency (MEMA) closed all shelters today, 4/11. Helene Hall in Hāna closed at 7 a.m., and South 
Maui Community Park Gym closed at 10 a.m. 4/11. After remaining unoccupied, shelters at Mayor Hannibal 
Tavares Community Center in Pukalani and Lahaina Civic Center closed at noon on 4/10. A shelter at Hāna 
High School Cafeteria closed at 5:30 p.m. 4/8, and a shelter at Velma McWayne Santos Community Center in 
Wailuku closed at 1 p.m. 4/9. MEMA, County of Maui departments and the American Red Cross began 
proactively opening shelters 4/8 ahead of severe weather impacts.
COUNTY FACILITY CLOSURES
Lānaʻi Landfill closed today, 4/11, due to unsafe operational conditions caused by heavy rain, according to 
the County Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division. The landfill is anticipated to
reopen for normal hours Tuesday, 8/14.
WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY
The Department of Water Supply (DWS) advises residents and visitors on Maui and Molokaʻi to conserve 
water as a precaution during this severe weather event. Residents are encouraged to proactively fill clean 
containers with water for essential use if necessary. Limiting nonessential water use will help maintain 
reliable water service in the event of power or electronic disruptions or additional storm-related damage. The 
water conservation advisory expires at the end of the NWS flood watch. Sign up for DWS News Flash 
notifications at https://www.mauicounty.gov/list.aspx.
ROADWAY ADVISORIES
Treat any traffic light that is out or malfunctioning as a four-way stop. Do not attempt to travel through 
moving water.
ROAD CLOSURES
For updates on County of Maui road closures, visit https://www.mauicounty.gov/roadclosures or download 
the Genasys Protect app at mauicounty.gov/MEMA.
COUNTY RESPONSE
Mayor Richard Bissen signed an emergency proclamation on 4/6 that lets the County access state and federal 
assistance and streamline procedures to quickly deploy resources, personnel and services if needed. County 
Emergency Operations Center went into activation on 4/8. Emergency departments have been preparing for 
and responding to this storm while conducting emergency repairs from recent storms.
MORE INFORMATION
For the latest information, visit NWS in Honolulu at https://www.weather.gov/hfo/ and subscribe to Genasys 
Protect and MEMA alerts at mauicounty.gov/MEMA.