Maui agricultural producers are still recovering from March Kona low flooding and August Hurricane Lala damage when Hurricane Lowell and Tropical Storm Karina are forecast to arrive this week. Farmers report severe crop losses, soil erosion, and infrastructure damage compounding across multiple storm events in 2026.
- Hurricane Lowell and Tropical Storm Karina are approaching Maui this week, adding to a year of back-to-back storm impacts on local farms.
- One Kula farm estimates $250,000 in damage from the March Kona low storms alone, with crop yields dropping roughly 75%.
- The Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation has raised over $1 million and distributed more than $700,000 in grants to 162 producers across the state.
- Supply disruptions from farm losses could affect local food availability and dining options that guests rely on during their stays.
- Active storm systems approaching this week may bring conditions that impact guest travel, outdoor activities, and property grounds.
Source: Maui Now
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