Drought — Maui Leeward West, Hawaii

2025-12-01 to 2025-12-31 · Maui Leeward West, Hawaii

Event narrative

West Maui continued a Stage 2 water shortage since 9/4/25 (includes prohibition of non-essential water use and severely limited irrigation allowances).

Wider weather episode

Below average rainfall allowed for severe to extreme drought conditions to persist across Maui. In particular, portions of upcountry Maui were affected by the extreme drought.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1301700. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.