Maui County flooding prompts Evacuation Warnings and Advisories amid Kona Low storm

Key Points:

• Evacuation Advisories and Warnings have been issued for multiple areas in Maui County due to significant flooding from the second Kona Low storm, with the southeast part of the island experiencing rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour.
• Evacuation Warnings affect neighborhoods in Moloka’i, Lahaina, Kihei, Iao Valley, Wailuku, Wahikuli, and Leali’i, primarily due to monitoring of retention basin levels; however, these are not mandatory evacuation orders.
• Shelters are available at Mitchell Pau’ole Community Center in Moloka’i, South Maui Community Park Gym, and a temporary evacuation point at Kilohana Recreation Center, with some shelters closing Sunday at 5 p.m. in East, West, and Central Maui.
• Residents are advised to bring essential supplies, bedding, and medications to shelters, and pets must be secured in crates or cages; shelter operation depends on weather severity and more locations may open if needed.
• Authorities continue to monitor the situation, urging residents to stay updated through official channels for the latest advisories and warnings.