Maui Leeward West storm history

A wildfire near Lahaina was reported at 6:40 am HST and was contained within 3 hours. Another fire was reported around 3:30pm and prompted evacuation orders by 4:30 pm. However, power lines downed by the damaging winds closed roads and restricted evacuation routes. Wildfire conti…

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

West Maui continued a Stage 2 water shortage. A mandatory Tier 3 conservation for Kapalua (West Maui) with non-potable water irrigation was allowed. Additionally, mandatory non-essential water conservation advisory continued for Kaanapali, West Maui.

A stage 1 water shortage continued for South and Central Maui since September 2024 due to lack of surface water flow. West Maui continued a stage 2 water shortage from 9/4/25 (Stage 1 declared 6/30/22) to (10/31/2025). Upcountry Maui briefly upgraded to a stage 3 water shortage o…

West Maui reportedly had a stage two water shortage beginning September 4 and lasted through the month.

The PGA cancelled the Sentry golf tournament in Kapalua, Maui, due to the drought causing the Kapalua Resort's Plantation course condition to be significantly compromised.

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.

There was little to no rainfall reported for most of Maui County, except localized windward areas.

Mandatory non-potable water conservation efforts were still in place for West Maui with irrigation disallowed.

Low streamflow levels in West Maui continued to result in reduced potable water production.

Record low streamflow levels in West Maui resulted in a reduction in water production from both public and private providers.

Record low streamflow levels in West Maui resulted in a reduction in potable water production from public and private providers.

Reports from the USDA-FSA and the State Department of Agriculture stated that the agricultural impacts of the extreme (D3) drought conditions included very dry conditions over the rangelands of leeward Maui County including Molokai through the month. A rancher operating in the le…

Honoapiilani Hwy was closed between Front St. and Hokiokio Rd due to downed utility poles on the road caused by the high winds.

A large south swell made for hazardous ocean conditions with breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and strong currents making swimming and other ocean activities dangerous.

Drought monitor showed severe to extreme drought conditions lingered through November.

D2 intensity through October.