Maui County, HI

01/30/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/30/2025 23:44

MEMA ALERT: Flood Advisory In Effect For Lana?i Until 10:30 PM HST This Evening


MEMA Alert...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR THE ISLAND OF LANAI IN MAUI COUNTY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall.

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

* WHEN...Until 1030 PM HST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in
streams.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 727 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over Lanai with
rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Rainfall is expected to
continue for several hours as additional rainfall continues
to move over the island from the southwest.
- This advisory includes the entire island of Lanai.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

A Flood Watch is also in effect for Maui County through Friday
afternoon.

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This advisory may need to be extended beyond 1030 PM HST if flooding
persists.

Flood Advisory 108819734