Sep 16, 2016
As a weak tropical disturbance with abundant low-level moisture moved through the islands, an upper low moved in from the northwest. This combination generated heavy showers and thunderstorms, which then resulted in flash flooding over Maui, especially in the Iao Valley. Other parts of the state received heavy rainfall as well. An initial estimate of damages was about $15 million; though this was, apparently, for public costs. No estimate was available for private losses. No serious injurie
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 655248). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Maui County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.