Drought — Maui Central Valley South, Hawaii

2026-01-01 to 2026-01-31 · Maui Central Valley South, Hawaii

Event narrative

D3 severe drought existed over Maui's central valley and portions of Upcountry Maui. Since 9/4/25, below normal rainfall continued a Stage 2 water shortage over West Maui. Since 9/12/25, Upcountry Maui remained at a Stage 1 water shortage.

Wider weather episode

Below average rainfall allowed severe to extreme drought conditions to continue across portions of Maui.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1315340. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.