Maui Braces for Renewed Flood Threat Through Monday

Disturbance brings deep tropical moisture, raising risks of flash flooding and landslides across the islands.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:37pm

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A disturbance approaching from the northwest is expected to renew deep tropical moisture across all Hawaiian Islands beginning late tonight, according to the National Weather Service. Given saturated soils and elevated stream levels following recent heavy rainfall, flooding may redevelop quickly. The NWS has extended its flood watch through 6 a.m. Monday, April 13, with a slight chance of rainfall for Molokaʻi and the potential for localized flooding through Monday morning.

Why it matters

This is the third severe weather event in a month for Hawaii, increasing the threats of flash flooding, rapid runoff, and landslides, even with less rain. Residents and visitors are urged to avoid crossing fast-flowing or rising water and to conserve water as a precaution during potential power or electronic disruptions.

The details

The low-pressure system has been drawing moisture northward across the state, causing heavy rain in some areas. The NWS first issued a flood watch for all Hawaiian Islands on April 8 tied to this severe weather event. County officials have been preparing for and responding to the storm, with Mayor Richard Bissen signing an emergency proclamation on April 6 to access state and federal assistance. The County Emergency Operations Center went into activation on April 8, and emergency departments have been conducting emergency repairs from recent storms.

  • The NWS extended its flood watch through 6 a.m. Monday, April 13.
  • The Lānaʻi Landfill closed on April 11 due to unsafe operational conditions caused by heavy rain and is anticipated to reopen for normal hours on Tuesday, April 14.

The players

Richard Bissen

The Mayor of Maui County who signed an emergency proclamation on April 6 to access state and federal assistance and streamline procedures to quickly deploy resources, personnel, and services if needed.

National Weather Service

The federal agency that issued a flood watch for all Hawaiian Islands on April 8 and has extended it through 6 a.m. Monday, April 13, due to the renewed threat of flooding.

Maui Emergency Management Agency

The county agency that went into activation on April 8 and has been preparing for and responding to the storm, as well as conducting emergency repairs from recent storms.

American Red Cross

The organization that worked with the Maui Emergency Management Agency to proactively open shelters on April 8 ahead of the severe weather impacts.

Department of Water Supply

The county agency that is advising residents and visitors on Maui and Molokaʻi to conserve water as a precaution during this severe weather event.

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What’s next

The Lānaʻi Landfill is anticipated to reopen for normal hours on Tuesday, April 14.

The takeaway

This severe weather event highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and community resilience in Hawaii, as the islands face an increasing frequency of extreme weather conditions that can lead to flash flooding, rapid runoff, and landslides, even with less rain. Residents and visitors must remain vigilant and follow the guidance of local authorities to ensure their safety during these challenging times.