Haiku-Pauwela, HI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Haiku-Pauwela, Maui in Maui County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Haiku-Pauwela?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 90 days in the Windward Haleakala forecast zone and Maui in Maui County — the most common reported hazard around Haiku-Pauwela, mostly in December and March. Next come flooding (48 days) and wildfires (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 90 | Apr 2026 | Apr 10, 2003 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 19, 1997 · $24,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 15 | Oct 2003 | Aug 6, 2003 · $1.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2013 | Jul 29, 2013 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 6 | Jan 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2026 | Feb 8, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Mar 2021 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Windward Haleakala forecast zone and Maui in Maui County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Haiku-Pauwela?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is PHMO (Molokai, HI), about 58 miles west-northwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Haiku-Pauwela | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHMO Molokai, HI | 58 mi west-northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PHKM Kohala, HI | 65 mi south-southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| PHWA South Shore, HI | 136 mi south-southeast | 15,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Haiku-Pauwela
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Haiku-Pauwela. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F0 on March 25, 2006, which touched down about 3 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on February 11, 2011, which touched down about 14 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 1 report of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on March 9, 2012.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Haiku-Pauwela's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Haiku-Pauwela radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Haiku-Pauwela, HI?
PHMO (Molokai, HI), about 58 miles west-northwest. PHKM (Kohala, HI) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
How often does Haiku-Pauwela flood?
Since 1996 the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 90 days in the Windward Haleakala forecast zone and Maui in Maui County; the deadliest was on April 10, 2003, with 2 deaths. TALON's free flash-flood risk layer shows, every 2 minutes, how close the rain that has fallen is to what it takes to flood — turn it on under Layers.
Is TALON's radar for Haiku-Pauwela free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Haiku-Pauwela, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.