The past few weeks brought a major weather pattern to Maui, with two Kona Low storms arriving back to back. Rainfall and flooding impacts varied by region, with some areas hit harder than others.
Our Maui community stepped up in the way we have seen again and again over the past few years. Crews worked around the clock, neighbors helped neighbors, and emergency teams responded quickly as conditions changed across the
island.
Roadways in North Kihei took a hit again, with washouts and closures on South Kihei Road, Hāna Highway, Honoapiʻilani Highway, and Kula Highway. We also saw high water near ʻĪao Valley, mud and rocks along the Pali and parts of the Road to Hāna, plus downed trees and debris Upcountry toward Haleakalā.
Where things stand now: most visitor services, accommodations, and dining across Maui are operating, and many areas are already back to normal routines. A few popular nature spots are still closed or limited
while crews repair and assess, including:
- ʻĪao Valley State Monument
- Waiʻānapanapa State Park
- Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area (Source)
- Parts of Haleakalā National Park (Source)
- Some county beach parks and facilities (Source)
If you have a trip coming up, we truly do not want you to worry and cancel. You may need to pivot if one of the currently closed parks or routes was on your agenda in the next week or two, but we’re optimistic that most of these closures will be resolved before we move into May.
We’ll keep sharing updates as Maui continues to clean up and reopen safely. Up next are a few spring events to look forward to, along with our newest blogs and recommended stays.
Safe Travels,
Tiffany
Tiffany Rose, Publisher, Maui Accommodations Guide
