Maui County, HI

01/24/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/24/2025 21:48

MEMA ALERT: Flood Advisory In Effect Until 7:30 PM HST This Evening For East Maui


MEMA Alert...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR THE ISLAND OF MAUI IN MAUI COUNTY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall.

* WHERE...The island of Maui in Maui County.

* WHEN...Until 730 PM HST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in
streams. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 524 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over East Maui.
Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Nahiku, Keanae, Hana, Wailua, Hamoa and Kailua.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone
to flooding.

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This advisory may need to be extended beyond 830 PM HST if flooding
persists.

Flood Advisory 108658489