Mar 7, 2017
An upper trough near the island chain induced heavy downpours and thunderstorms over Maui, particularly the leeward Haleakala area. Remnant moisture from an old front was sufficient to bring intense rainfall that inundated Kulanihakoi Gulch, which then led to South Kihei Road being flooded. Seven individuals trapped by the deluge had to be rescued by fire crews, and the flooding waters damaged several vehicles and condominiums. The system also produced heavy rain and thunderstorms over the Bi
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 678652). 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.