Maui County reports $10M-$15M damage after Hurricane Lala rainfall
What happened
Maui County recorded well-above-average rainfall in August due to Hurricane Lala, which occurred from August 14 to 17. Officials estimated the damage impacts of Lala to be between $10 million and $15 million. The US Geological Survey’s West Wailuaiki Stream gauge recorded the county’s highest monthly total at 39.76 inches.
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Why it matters
The severe weather resulted in significant property damage and operational disruption in the county. The high rainfall totals and damage estimates reflect substantial costs to local infrastructure and recovery efforts.
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Who's involved
- Maui CountyCounty that reported the damage and rainfall totals.
- National Weather ServiceAgency that reported the rainfall totals and records.
- Richard BissenMayor of Maui County.
- Kahului AirportAirport that set a daily rainfall record during the storm.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Maui CountySpeculative
Maui County might face increased costs for infrastructure repair and recovery following the storm.
- Kahului AirportSpeculative
Kahului Airport might see reduced revenue due to operational disruption caused by the extreme weather.
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The entities involved
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Maui County
county in Hawaii, United States
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Related events
- The National Weather Service issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Maui County on September 24, 2026.
- The National Weather Service surveys damage following severe weather events in Lancaster County.
- The National Weather Service reported rainfall totals for the region on September 22, 2026.
- National Weather Service issued watches for Maui County and the state of Hawaii on September 23, 2026.
- Tropical Storm Lala is bringing heavy rain and flooding to Maui County, prompting officials to issue warnings and advice.