iNWS Alert

HIC009-280200-
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Maui HI-
101 PM HST Sun Oct 27 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM HST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE
ISLAND OF MAUI IN MAUI COUNTY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall.

* WHERE...The island of Maui in Maui County.

* WHEN...Until 400 PM HST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding on roads, poor drainage areas, and in
streams.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1256 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over west, south,
and south-central Maui. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2
inches per hour. Of note, runoff and heavy rain could cause
typically dry gulches near Kihei and Wailea to experience
rapid rises in water levels.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Maalaea, Waikapu, Puunene, Wailuku,
Wailea, Olowalu, Keokea, Kula, Ulupalakua, Makena, Kaanapali,
Napili-Honokowai, Ukumehame Beach Park and Launiupoko.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone
to flooding.

A Flood Watch is also in effect.

&&

This advisory may need to be extended beyond 400 PM HST if flooding
persists.

LAT...LON 2058 15642 2063 15647 2078 15648 2078 15650
2076 15654 2080 15663 2088 15670 2092 15671
2100 15669 2092 15655 2073 15628 2057 15637