The County of Maui provided an update on April 11 regarding ongoing severe weather, noting that the National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended its flood watch through 6 a.m. Monday, April 13. The extension comes after recent heavy rainfall left soils saturated and stream levels elevated, increasing the risk of flooding.
The update is significant for residents as it follows the third major storm in a month, which raises concerns about flash flooding, rapid runoff, and landslides even with lighter rain than before. A low-pressure system has been drawing moisture northward across Hawaii, causing localized heavy rainfall in some areas.
In response to improving weather conditions reported by the National Weather Service, all emergency shelters operated by the American Red Cross and Maui Emergency Management Agency were closed on April 11. Helene Hall in Hāna closed at 7 a.m., followed by South Maui Community Park Gym at 10 a.m. Other shelters had already closed earlier this week after remaining unoccupied or as conditions allowed.
Due to unsafe operational conditions caused by heavy rain, Lānaʻi Landfill was closed on April 11 by the County Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division. The landfill is expected to reopen for normal hours on Tuesday, August 14.
The Department of Water Supply advised residents and visitors on Maui and Molokaʻi to conserve water during this severe weather event. People are encouraged to fill clean containers with water for essential use if necessary and limit nonessential usage until the advisory expires at the end of the flood watch period.
Mayor Richard Bissen signed an emergency proclamation on April 6 that allows access to state and federal assistance while streamlining procedures for deploying resources quickly if needed. The County’s Emergency Operations Center was activated on April 8 as departments prepared for both this storm event and ongoing repairs from previous storms.
For continued updates about road closures or other advisories related to this event, residents can visit official county websites or download relevant alert applications.
