9 p.m. update: Significant progress made restoring major power lines and large sections of communities across three counties

9 p.m. update: Significant progress made restoring major power lines and large sections of communities across three counties

• About 86,000 customers currently don't have electricity
• Most who are currently without power likely to remain out overnight

Release Date: 3/14/2026

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HONOLULU, March 14, 2026 - Strategically-coordinated efforts between crews and contractors allowed Hawaiian Electric to repair most major transmission lines and safely restore power to 217,200 customers on Oahu, Hawaii Island and in Maui County. However, the Kona storm continues to cause recurring outages, knocking down trees in rain-drenched areas, and blowing vegetation and other debris into power lines.

Focus has been on damage assessment and repair of equipment that will restore electricity for the largest number of customers, with emergency facilities like hospitals and water companies as the top priority. Restoring large transmission lines that feed smaller lines also allows us to then connect customers at the neighborhood level.

About 86,000 customers who are currently without power will remain so overnight due to unsafe weather conditions, flooding or accessibility issues that make it unsafe for personnel to do assessments or work on repairs.

As of 9 p.m.:

• Oahu: About 58,300 customers, or 19% of total customers, are without electricity in various locations. Earlier today, after large trees had taken down power poles and lines in Mililani, crews were able to clear the debris and make repairs, allowing roughly 10,000 customers to regain power.
• Maui County: About 7,300 customers, or 10% of total customers, remain out in various areas, including Upcountry, South, and East Maui. Crews restored more than half of the 20,000 customers impacted by the storm across the county throughout the day. Damage assessments and potential repairs are being stalled due to flash flooding, downed trees, and road closures like the one caused by a massive sinkhole in South Maui.
• Hawaii Island: About 20,400 customers, or 22% of total customers, are without power in areas being impacted by strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy rain including Puna, South Point, and North and South Kona. The majority of the outages are in the Puna area.

All customers are urged to stay prepared for potential extended outages through the remainder of the weekend as the storm continues to make its way across the state. See Storm Restoration Process.

The outage numbers above represent a snapshot in time and are subject to change as stated above. Customers can view current outages and report outages on the outage map at hawaiianelectric.com and on the mobile app.