Hurricane Lowell Damages Lanai Barge Harbor; Limited Operations Resume
Kaumālapa’u Harbor on Lānaʻi sustained significant damage from Hurricane Lowell, forcing closure for repairs to underwater hazards, a sinkhole, and the pier apron. Limited barge operations resumed September 13 for essential goods and fuel delivery, with full reopening expected within two weeks. Kaumālapa’u Harbor on Lānaʻi was closed after Hurricane Lowell left containers in the […]
Hawaii National Guard Deploys 300+ Personnel to Maui and Kauai After Hurricane Lowell
Following Hurricane Lowell, the Hawaii National Guard mobilized over 300 personnel beginning September 7 to assist with road clearance, search and rescue, water distribution, and emergency power across Maui and Kauai. Maui operations included high-water vehicle teams responding to flooding along Honoapiilani Highway near Olowalu. Task Force Maui deployed High Water Vehicle teams to flooded […]
Hawaii National Guard Deploys 300+ Personnel to Maui and Kauai After Hurricane Lowell
Following Hurricane Lowell’s landfall around September 7, 2026, the Hawaii National Guard mobilized over 300 personnel statewide to support emergency operations on Maui and Kauai, including road clearance, search and rescue, and water distribution. Maui’s Honoapiilani Highway in the Olowalu area experienced flooding that required Guard assistance. Task Force Maui deployed High Water Vehicles to […]
Tropical Storm Lowell Moisture Lingers Over Maui; New Storm Being Watched
Residual moisture from Tropical Storm Lowell is bringing heavy shower risk to parts of Maui County through Thursday morning, after which drier trade wind conditions are expected. Forecasters are also monitoring a new storm system developing over the Eastern Pacific. Leftover moisture from Tropical Storm Lowell may produce heavy showers across Maui County through Thursday […]
Hurricane Lowell Kills 2, Damages Kauai & Lanai; Maui County Included in Disaster Request
Multiple news outlets reported that Hurricane Lowell struck Hawaii’s western islands overnight Tuesday, causing at least two deaths and widespread infrastructure damage. The storm, which has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, prompted Governor Josh Green to request a federal major disaster declaration covering Kauai and Maui counties. Repairs and power restoration efforts were […]
Maui Wildfire Count Down 74% This Summer Thanks to Heavy Rainfall
Maui County recorded only 23 wildfires between June and September 2026, compared to 89 during the same period last year, largely due to an unusually wet hurricane season. Fire officials warn that leeward areas and high winds still pose an ongoing risk through the remainder of hurricane season. Maui Fire Department responded to 23 wildfires […]
Hurricane Lowell Causes Deaths, Power Outages, and Coastal Damage Across Hawaii
Multiple news sources report that Hurricane Lowell struck Hawaii’s main islands, causing significant damage including coastal flooding, downed power lines, and widespread outages. The storm is linked to at least two deaths and prompted Governor Josh Green to request a federal major disaster declaration for Kauai and Maui counties. Lowell has since been downgraded to […]
Hurricane Lowell Impacts Ease on Maui; Kauaʻi Still Faces Closures
Multiple sources report that Hurricane Lowell brought coastal flooding, road closures, and temporary shelter sites to Maui, but conditions have improved enough for schools and government offices to reopen Wednesday, Sept. 9. Maui County closed temporary service sites by the evening of Sept. 8 as the NWS Flood Watch expired and the storm weakened. Kauaʻi […]
Maui Farmers Face Back-to-Back Storm Damage as Two More Systems Approach
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 […]
Hurricane Lowell Brings High Surf Warning to Maui South Shores Through Tuesday
Hurricane Lowell is generating dangerous surf across all Hawaiian Islands, with Maui County’s south-facing shores expected to see waves of 12 to 16 feet Monday afternoon and evening. High Surf Warnings are in effect through 6 a.m. Tuesday. High Surf Warnings are active for the south shores of all Hawaiian Islands, including Maui County, through […]