Heavy rain triggers flash flooding, road and school closures on Maui and Hawaii Island
On Oct. 29, 2026, intense rain caused flash flooding across windward Hawaii Island and Maui. Roads, parks and a Hana school closed as authorities warned against nonessential travel into East Maui.
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Event date: The flooding and related warnings, closures and advisories occurred on Oct. 29, 2026. [1][2]
What happened
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for portions of windward Hawaii Island until 7 p.m. on Oct. 29. Radar indicated rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour, with the heaviest rain over the Hilo districts when the warning was updated. [1]
References for this detail (1)
- Flash flood warning now in effect for parts of windward Big Island : Big Island Nowbigislandnow.com · Article published: Oct 30, 2026, 2:25 AM UTC
Flooding on Hawaii Island was affecting small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, poor-drainage locations and low-lying areas. A prior flood advisory for several windward locations was canceled as the flash flood warning took effect. [1]
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- Flash flood warning now in effect for parts of windward Big Island : Big Island Nowbigislandnow.com · Article published: Oct 30, 2026, 2:25 AM UTC
On Maui, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning from 8:55 to 11:45 a.m. as 1 to 2 inches of rain per hour fell over windward and southeast areas. Showers were reported nearly stationary along eastern Haleakala. [2]
References for this detail (1)
- Heavy rain triggers flood warnings, road and park closures on Mauimauinews.com · Recorded source date: Oct 30, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC
Maui road closures included Keanini Drive and Uakea Road in Hana, Piilani Highway between mile markers 50 and 51, and parts of Hana Highway at several listed mile markers. Officials also closed several parks and recreational facilities. [2]
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- Heavy rain triggers flood warnings, road and park closures on Mauimauinews.com · Recorded source date: Oct 30, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC
The Hawaii State Department of Education closed Hana High and Elementary School because of heavy rain and road closures. The Maui Emergency Management Agency discouraged nonessential travel into East Maui while hazardous weather and road conditions persisted. [2]
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- Heavy rain triggers flood warnings, road and park closures on Mauimauinews.com · Recorded source date: Oct 30, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC
Context from the sources
A flood watch for Maui and Hawaii counties was scheduled to remain in effect through 6 p.m. on Oct. 29, while a separate watch for Hawaii Island was listed through 6 p.m. [2][1]
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- [1] Flash flood warning now in effect for parts of windward Big Island : Big Island Nowbigislandnow.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2
- [2] Heavy rain triggers flood warnings, road and park closures on Mauimauinews.comReferenced for: detail 3, detail 4, detail 5
Questions answered by the reporting
Which Maui services were disrupted?
Keanini Drive, Uakea Road, sections of Piilani Highway and Hana Highway were closed, while Hana High and Elementary School and several parks and recreational facilities shut for the day. [2]
What conditions were reported on Hawaii Island?
Rain was falling at 1 to 3 inches per hour in several locations, with the heaviest rain reported over the Hilo districts at the time of the warning. [1]
What this could mean for you
Road journeys into East Maui and across affected windward routes may be delayed, diverted or stopped.
Fast-moving water and flooding at roads, underpasses and low-lying areas prompted closures and travel warnings.
Reported basis: [1][2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Rainfall remains intense enough to keep roads hazardous or authorities maintain closures.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
School staff, students and workers relying on closed Hana-area roads may lose access to normal in-person services.
Hana High and Elementary School closed, while multiple roads and parks were shut because of heavy rain and flooding.
Reported basis: [2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Closures continue or additional roads become unsafe.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Flooded creeks, streets and underpasses can make routine travel and emergency access more difficult in exposed areas.
Rainfall of up to 1 to 3 inches per hour was affecting drainage systems, waterways and low-lying locations.
Reported basis: [1][2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Heavy or nearly stationary showers persist over windward districts.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
Rain continues at the reported high rates or stationary showers remain over windward districts.
Flooding spreads to additional roads, underpasses, schools or low-lying communities.
Pressure eases if…
Flash flood warnings and watches expire without renewed heavy rainfall.
Authorities reopen roads, parks and schools after conditions and access routes are assessed.
Still unclear
The extent of property damage and whether anyone was injured were not established.
The duration of every road, park and facility closure after Oct. 29 was not specified.
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Sources (2)
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Update at 4:25 p.m. Oct. 29, 2026: A flash flood warning is now in effect until 7 p.m. today for portions of windward Big Island.…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Heavy rainfall and flooding prompted flash flood warnings, road closures and the closure of several parks and recreational facilities across Maui on Thursday, Oct. 29.…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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