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.
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