MEMA adds certain Lahaina neighborhoods to evacuation advisory
Evacuation advisories have been issued on Friday, March 20, for the Wahikuli and Leialii areas below Ka Lai Ola in Lahaina due to nearby retention basins nearing capacity, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency.
According to Maui County officials, crews are working to redirect overflow and pumping water from the Lahaina basin to help keep levels safe. Warnings and advisories are not mandatory evacuation orders.
Additional areas under evacuation advisories are high-risk neighborhoods in South Maui, along with moderate risk portions of Iao, East Molokai, Lahaina and East Maui.
To view whether your neighborhood is under MEMA evacuation advisory, visit Genasys Protect app at protect.genasys.com.
Maui County remains under National Weather Service flood watch through Sunday due to a second kona storm, which is anticipated to bring heavy rain to vulnerable areas.
Last weekend, a powerful kona storm brought record rainfall and high wind, forcing widespread road closures and property damage from flooding, landslides, sinkholes, downed power lines and other impacts. Because of the recent storm, flood-prone areas, such as Kihei, are more vulnerable to significant flooding despite less rain.




