Drought — Maui Leeward West, Hawaii

2025-08-01 to 2025-08-31 · Maui Leeward West, Hawaii

Event narrative

There was little to no rainfall reported for most of Maui County, except localized windward areas. A stage one water shortage remained in effect for Upcountry, West, South, and Central Maui since September of 2024.

Wider weather episode

Below average rainfall allowed severe drought conditions to continue over much of Maui, especially the western and southern portions.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1282698. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.