Maui-Wide Rain, Wind, and Thunderstorms Expected Through Friday
A two-day weather system is bringing breezy to windy conditions, scattered showers, and isolated thunderstorms across all Maui regions through Friday. Locally heavy rainfall is possible island-wide, particularly on the North Shore and Upcountry. All Maui regions face 40–100% rain chances today and Friday, with isolated thunderstorms likely across the island. North Shore has the […]
Strengthening Tropical System Threatens Maui with Heavy Rain and Flooding This Week
Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is forecast to become a hurricane and approach Hawaii later this week, bringing heavy rain, potential flooding, and strong winds to Maui. A Flood Watch is already in effect for parts of Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi. A Flood Watch is currently in effect for parts of Maui, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi as moisture […]
Haiku Family Awaits Major Disaster Declaration After Lala Flooding
A Haiku family suffered over $100,000 in flood damage from Tropical Storm Lala and is waiting on federal aid as Hawaii awaits President Trump’s decision on a major disaster declaration. An emergency declaration has been approved, but a separate major disaster declaration is needed to unlock broader recovery assistance. A Haiku homeowner sustained more than […]
Hurricane Nolo Threatens Maui with Heavy Rain and Flooding Through Weekend
Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by Saturday as it passes south of the Big Island, bringing significant rainfall and flood risk to Maui through the weekend. A Flood Watch is in effect for Maui County until 6 p.m. Saturday. Maui could receive 8–12 inches of rain, with isolated totals […]
Developing Storm Nolo May Bring Heavy Rain to Maui and Big Island by Week’s End
Hawaii News Now is tracking a developing tropical system that could become Tropical Storm Nolo and bring significant rainfall to Maui County and the Big Island later this week. The National Hurricane Center has assigned the system a high probability of development, with potential impacts beginning as early as Wednesday and intensifying Thursday into Friday. […]
Tropical Storm Nolo Threatens Maui with Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding
Multiple outlets including Hawaii News Now and Big Island Video News are reporting that a developing tropical system, expected to be named Nolo, is prompting weather authorities to issue serious warnings for Maui County and Hawaii Island. A Flood Watch is in effect from Wednesday through Saturday, with forecasters warning of heavy, prolonged rainfall and […]
Hurricane Lala Leaves $10M in Maui Infrastructure Damage, Statewide Costs Hit $67M
Hurricane Lala caused an estimated $9.9 million in preliminary public infrastructure damage in Maui County, part of a statewide total exceeding $67 million. FEMA eligibility has not yet been determined as damage assessments remain ongoing. Maui County sustained approximately $9.9 million in preliminary public infrastructure damage from Hurricane Lala. Statewide public infrastructure damage is estimated […]
Kuihelani Highway Brush Fire Contained After Afternoon Response
Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency issued two alerts covering a brush fire that broke out and was subsequently contained on September 17, 2026. Multiple official MEMA updates tracked the incident from its initial report through containment, providing guidance to residents throughout. A brush fire was reported at approximately 3:22 p.m. HST near Kuihelani Hwy & […]
Hurricane Lowell Brings Flooding, Outages, and Road Closures to Maui
Hurricane Lowell struck Hawaii as a Category 2 storm, causing coastal flooding that closed roads in South Maui, widespread power outages, and significant infrastructure damage across the islands. The storm has since weakened to tropical storm strength and is moving north. Coastal flooding from Hurricane Lowell closed roads in South Maui and other parts of […]
Maui Fire Dept Receives $29,500 Grant for Wildfire Equipment
Hawaiʻi Water Service awarded nearly $29,500 to Maui County’s fire department to purchase portable high-pressure pumps and thermal cameras for wildfire response. The funding comes from a new grant program and does not impact customer water rates. Maui County’s fire department will use the grant to acquire seven portable high-pressure pumps and seven thermal cameras […]