Heavy rains trigger flooding, landslides on Maui
The Valley Island is cleaning up today after being slammed Tuesday night by a persistent rain storm that flooded highways, caused landslides, and forced some evacuations.
The National Weather Service reported that the highest amount of rainfall — 5.47 inches — was reported by automated rain gauges during a six-hour period at Puu Kukui in Upcountry Maui, followed by 4.82 inches at Hana Airport. Waikapu Country Club in Wailuku reported 2.17 inches, followed by 2.12 inches in West Wailuaiki in Keanae.
Maui remains under a flash flood watch through Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service said today. A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flooding.
Tuesday night, county officials said police and fire crews evacuated 11 residents out of Iao Valley tonight due to flooding. More residents may have self-evacuated from Happy Valley, officials said.
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