A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties or areas: Maui, HI; at 5:02 PM on OCT 29, 2026 Effective until 5:47 PM. Message from IPAWSCAP. Flooding forecasted at 8:55 AM HST on 10/29/26 near Oheo Gulch, National Parks has closed the Kipahulu District. Have your go bag ready. Be prepared to leave immediately and seek higher ground if conditions worsen or an evacuation order is issued. Those needing extra time should evacuate early. Monitor updates and follow directions from emergency officials. Stay away from streams, rivers, drainage ditches, and culverts, even if they are currently dry. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.