Consumers need to be aware that most standard homeowners and renters insurance policies do not cover flood damage. Flood insurance coverages can be purchased separately from the National Flood Insurance Program or endorsed onto the policy to supplement a policyholder’s homeowners insurance.
The National Weather Service has canceled the Flood Advisory that was in effect earlier today for the island of Maui. The NWS reports that weather radar shows the heavy rain has diminished and flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat at this time.
Managers from the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency are urging the public to exercise caution amid risks statewide of flooding, landslides and gusty winds.
“Peak rain rates of 1 to 3 inches have been occurring along the windward slopes from Haʻikū to Hāna. Heavy rainfall has also been moving over Upcountry Maui. This rainfall is expected to produce flooding is the normally dry gulches in the Kīhei and Wailea areas. Additional rainfall is expected to move over the island from the east through the afternoon.”