The Role of the Ewa Wetland in Kihei’s Drainage System
The Ewa Wetland is not just a low-lying parcel of land—it is one of the most critical natural drainage assets in all of South Kihei. According to the County’s drainage
Emergency Preparedness
KULANIHAKOI ELEVATED ROADWAY: A REAL SOLUTION FOR A CRITICAL FLOOD ZONE IN KĪHEI
A targeted solution for one of Kihei’s most flood-prone areas, the Kulanihakoi Elevated Roadway concept lifts the road to restore natural water flow, reduce flooding, and protect surrounding homes and
Waipuilani Gulch Greenway Bridge: What Actually Needs to Be Built
Waipuilani Gulch is not a single crossing problem. It is a continuous mauka-to-makai flood system that collects both upcountry runoff and localized rainfall across Kihei before converging into a constrained
Flooding, Rainfall, and Storm Events in South Maui
The March 2026 storm broke records at Kahului Airport, but South Kīhei’s flood history goes back decades. Rainfall data, stream flow records, road closures, and lived experience all point to
Extreme Weather Is Not the Disaster
The extreme floods of March 2026 revealed a system that was never built to handle the full watershed. The damage was predictable—and preventable.
South Maui’s Stormwater System: Why It Fails When It Matters Most
Flooding in Kihei is not random. It’s the result of a stormwater system that fails under real conditions, leaving streets, homes, and communities exposed.
Is Lahaina Building Back Smarter and Stronger After the Fires?
After the August 8, 2023 fire, Maui officials promised Lahaina would rebuild safer and stronger. This article looks at whether that promise is becoming reality by examining evacuation routes, underground
Post-Storm Road Hazards in Kihei
After major storms in Kihei, mud, flooding, and debris can remain on South Kihei Road for days, forcing pedestrians into the roadway where sidewalks are missing and shoulders become unsafe.
Don’t Panic, Prepare: The Real Danger in Tsunami Evacuations Isn’t the Ocean — It’s Us
🚨 Don’t Panic, Prepare: The Real Danger in Tsunami Evacuations Isn’t the Ocean — It’s Us Last night in Kihei, during the
Is Panic-Buying Gasoline Necessary Before a Tsunami?
🌀 Should You Panic-Buy Gas Before a Tsunami? What Maui Residents Need to Know During our recent tsunami warning on Maui, one
Importance of a Viable Drainage Plan for the South Maui Flood Plain
Importance of a Viable Drainage Plan for the South Maui Flood Plain A viable drainage plan for the South Maui floodplain is
The risks of driving electric vehicles through flood waters
Driving electric vehicles (EVs) through floodwaters poses specific risks and challenges, which should be taken into consideration to ensure both the safety
Turn Around Don’t Drown
Roadway flooding events are coming on Kihei and South Maui because of bad roads and a lack of drainage infrastructure. On the
Waipuilani Gulch is Clogged with Debris
We are not ready for the next storm. The Waipuilani Gulch is clogged with debris, and the landowners are not keeping the
The Government’s Inaction on Climate Change: A Critique Focused on South Maui
The Government’s Inaction on Climate Change: A Critique Focused on South Maui Climate change is a global issue that requires immediate and
Adapting structures for Flooding in the Kihei Floodplain
Stormwater flooding is a natural occurrence. What is unnatural is that we are still building in the gulches, wetlands, flood zones, and
Flood protection walls and berms for Kihei, South Maui
Flooding in Kihei continues to impact homes, roads, and infrastructure. This article explores practical flood mitigation strategies including berms, flood protection walls, drainage improvements, and natural solutions designed for South
How to Protect Your Property from Flooding
How to Protect Your Property from Flooding: Practical Tips and Strategies Flooding is a common and costly disaster that can strike anywhere.
Maui is vulnerable to natural disasters and man-made shutdowns
Maui is vulnerable to natural disasters and man-made shutdowns Maui is vulnerable to natural disasters and man-made shutdowns, and economic slowdowns. Not
Fast-tracking Development after Wildfires is Harmful to our Communities
Our island community needs to step forward to protect victims and wildfire survivors, for their immediate short-term needs, as well as their
Hawaii Fires Was Maui’s Emergency Operations Chief In Over His Head?
Herman Andaya was not an expert in emergency management when he was hired to lead the Maui Emergency Management Agency in 2017.
Waipuilani (“Fongs”) Gulch Kihei Flooding
The Fong’s Gulch is the widest part of the makai end of Waipuilani Gulch, which is in the middle of our North Kihei neighborhoods. This is where the worst floods
Community Solutions for Flooding Issues
Impact Concerns for new construction projects near South Kihei road: These are areas of concern considered by many in the neighborhood. Although
Drainage Problems
What may surprise you to know is the many areas in Kihei do not have a stormwater drainage system. Kihei is built
When Disaster Strikes on Maui, What Then?
When disaster hits Maui, systems fail fast. Power goes out, water stops flowing, supply chains break, and help is not coming as quickly as people expect. What follows is not