Flash Flood — Maui, Hawaii

2022-12-18 · near I Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Event narrative

South Kihei Road was closed between Kulanihakoi Street and Kanoulu Street, as well as south to Kulanihakoi Street.

Wider weather episode

A strong early season cold front dropped across the state from the northwest, which generated strong and nearly stationary thunderstorms. These storms produced high rainfall rates that resulted in some flash flooding impacts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1067452. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.