Upcountry Maui saw 13-inches of rain over 24 hours starting Sunday at 8 a.m., and South Maui was hit by flooding, which impacted roads and homes.
Strong winds toppled trees on Maui, and as many as 22,000 customers lost power, Maui News reported. Many of the customers who were still without power Tuesday were in Upcountry Maui.
Hawaii Gov. David Ige declared a state of emergency for the entire state, and Maui Mayor Michael Victorino declared a state of emergency for Maui County, which includes Lanai and Molokai.
"I’ve had an opportunity to survey the storm’s impacts in person and by reviewing drone footage, so I can verify the damage is substantial,” said Victorino. “South Maui was especially hit hard by significant flooding while other areas are coping with fallen trees, storm debris, downed power lines, and other hazards.”
The mayor said the emergency declaration was the first step in unlocking Federal Emergency Management Agency funding. He also asked residents to remain vigilant.
The Department of Water Supply said they were working to repair damaged waterlines in Kula. They said multiple breaks in the waterlines had occurred, including some that were in difficult-to-reach locations. They asked residents to conserve water until service has been fully repaired.
On Tuesday afternoon, Hawaiian Electric crews were still working to restore electric service to more than 5,000 customers in Upcountry Maui and areas of Wailuku, Haiku and Lahaina. Hawaiian Electric said they were able to restore power to most customers in Kihei, Nahiku, Pukalani, Makawao, Peahi, Kuau and parts of Kula.
The electric company estimated most residents and businesses would have their power restored by Monday evening, but asked people who live in Upper Piiholo and Olinda to prepare for their power to remain off Tuesday night.
The Haleakala National Park was closed Sunday afternoon in preparation for the storm, and the crater summit remained without power as of Tuesday, according to Hawaiian Electric.
On Sunday, Molokai also had a power outage in the Maunaloa area, which was restored by Monday morning, the power company said.
State Department of Transportation crews cleared trees that had fallen on North Kihei Road, Kula Highway and Honoapiilani Highway. DOT also reported flooding on Hana Highway, Lower Kula Road, and near the Krispy Kreme in Kahului. A landslide and fallen trees Monday morning closed Kekaulike Avenue in Kula. The DOT said Kekaulike Avenue between mile marker 8 and Alae Road would remain closed until further notice, and they planned to reopen a single lane road to local traffic by Monday evening.
American Red Cross opened a shelter Sunday night in South Maui at the Kihei Community Center for anyone impacted by the storm. There were 11 people at the shelter, according to Maui News.
Maui’s public schools were reopened Tuesday after being closed Monday with the exception of Kula Elementary, which had to close due to a water main break, according to Maui News.
The University of Hawaii’s Maui College and Outreach Centers on Molokai, Lanai, Hana, and Lahaina reopened Tuesday, according to the University. Kamehameha Schools said its Maui Campus and Aapueo preschool would remain closed Tuesday.