Hurricane Lowell Strips South Maui Beaches of Up to Half Their Sand
Hurricane Lowell’s storm surge and waves severely eroded beaches from North Kihei to Wailea, reducing sandy areas by 50% or more. Experts expect gradual sand recovery but warn that long-term sea level rise may prevent full restoration. South Maui beaches from North Kihei to Wailea lost up to half their normal sandy area due to […]
Flood Watch in Effect for All Hawaiian Islands Through Thursday Night
A Flood Watch is in effect through late Thursday night as remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert moves across the Hawaiian Islands, bringing moderate to heavy showers and flash flood risk. Flood-prone roads, low-lying areas, and urban zones may see closures and property damage. A Flood Watch is in effect for all main Hawaiian […]
Flood Watch in Effect for All Hawaiian Islands Through Tonight
Remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert is bringing moderate to heavy showers to the Hawaiian Islands, with a Flood Watch in effect through late tonight. Flash flooding remains possible, with risk of road closures and property damage from rapid runoff. A Flood Watch is in effect through late tonight for all main Hawaiian Islands […]
Flood Watch Active for All Hawaii Islands Through Thursday Night
A Flood Watch is in effect through late Thursday night as remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert brings moderate to heavy showers across all main Hawaiian Islands. Flash flooding, road closures, and property damage from rapid runoff are possible. A Flood Watch is in effect for all main Hawaiian Islands through late Thursday night. […]
Flood Watch in Effect for All Hawaiian Islands Through Tonight
A Flood Watch remains in effect through late tonight across all main Hawaiian Islands as remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert brings periods of moderate to heavy showers. Flash flooding, road closures, and property damage from rapid runoff are possible, especially in windward and urban areas. A Flood Watch is in effect through late […]
Flood Watch Active Statewide as Tropical Storm Norbert Moisture Moves Through
Remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert is bringing moderate to heavy showers to windward areas across all main Hawaiian Islands through late tonight. A Flood Watch remains in effect, with flash flooding possible on roads and in low-lying and urban areas. A Flood Watch is in effect through late tonight for all main Hawaiian […]
Hawaii’s Back-to-Back Storms Push State Toward Resilience Overhaul
A historic El Niño season has battered Hawaii with multiple hurricanes and storms in rapid succession, straining emergency management resources. State and county leaders are now discussing long-term changes to infrastructure, building codes, and disaster preparedness to handle increasing climate risks. Hurricane Lowell struck Kauaʻi last week while crews were still repairing Maui and Hawaii […]
Hurricane Lowell Disrupts Maui Travel; Roads Reopen as United Waiver Excludes OGG
Hurricane Lowell brought strong winds and heavy rain to Maui in early September 2026, causing flight and road disruptions. United Airlines issued a travel waiver for Līhuʻe (Kauai) flights only — Kahului Airport (OGG) was not included — though road conditions on Maui are improving. Hurricane Lowell passed Hawaii around September 7, 2026, with Kula […]
Structure Fire Near Kainehe Pl & Kai Malu Dr Contained by 7 PM
Maui County’s Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) issued two alerts on September 14, 2026 regarding a structure fire near Kainehe Place and Kai Malu Drive. The fire was reported at 6:32 PM and contained within approximately 25 minutes, according to multiple MEMA notifications. No evacuation orders were issued during the incident. Structure fire was reported at […]
Hawaii Counties Conference Highlights Severe Storm Season’s Toll on Islands
Multiple outlets reported on the Hawaii State Association of Counties conference held in West Maui on September 11–12, 2026, where county officials from across the state gathered to discuss shared challenges. A dominant theme was the unusually active hurricane season, which has already sent five named storms through the Central Pacific and caused widespread damage […]