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Hanawi Stream near Nahiku, Maui water level

River gauge, Hanawi Stream, Hawaii, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.89ft Down 0.65 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
13.4 cfs
3 5 8 Minor floodstage 7.50 ft

History

123ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 21123ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Hanawi Stream near Nahiku, Maui, where the gauge shows 0.89 ft.

It is 6.61 ft below the flood stage of 7.50 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.65 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.89 ft – 3.45 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 7.50 ft.

What happens at each level

7.50 ft
Indirect indicator of possible flooding along Hana Hwy near Nahiku.
0.89 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 2.74 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 76° 70° 0.83 in, 100% Wind 12 mph
20 Tue 76° 69° 0.07 in, 95% Wind 13 mph
21 Wed 77° 69° 0.09 in, 86% Wind 13 mph
22 Thu 78° 69° 0.04 in, 83% Wind 10 mph
23 Fri 77° 68° 0.01 in, 80% Wind 9 mph
24 Sat 77° 67° 0.06 in, 47% Wind 6 mph
25 Sun 72° 68° 0.27 in, 71% Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:23 AM Sunset 05:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 34 min Waxing gibbous 74%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
West Wailuaiki Stream near Keanae, MauiRiver gauge, West Wailuaiki Stream 2.00 ft Below flood stage −0.57 ft 1.9 mi
Honomanu Stream near Keanae, MauiRiver gauge, Honomanu Stream 8.6 cfs Normal −24.0 cfs 5.0 mi
Haipuaena Stream above Spreckels Ditch, MauiRiver gauge, Haipuaena Stream 10.7 cfs Normal −13.6 cfs 5.6 mi
Puohokamoa Str above Spreckels Ditch, MauiRiver gauge, Puohokamoa Str 25.7 cfs Normal −13.1 cfs 5.8 mi
Waikamoi Str above Kula PL intake near Olinda, MauiRiver gauge, Waikamoi Str 0.80 ft Below flood stage −0.31 ft 8 mi
Nailiilihaele Stream near Huelo, MauiRiver gauge, Nailiilihaele Stream 25.1 cfs Normal −35.7 cfs 8 mi
Oheo Gulch at dam near Kipahulu, MauiRiver gauge, Oheo Gulch 0.93 ft Below flood stage −0.32 ft 10 mi
Honopou Stream near Huelo, MauiRiver gauge, Honopou Stream 1.06 ft Below flood stage −0.08 ft 10 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Hanawi Stream near Nahiku, Maui?

The official flood stage is 7.50 ft. The level is currently 6.61 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Hanawi Stream near Nahiku, Maui today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:35 PM HST, the water level was 0.89 ft. Down 0.65 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Hanawi Stream near Nahiku, Maui rising or falling?

Down 0.65 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.79 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Hanawi Stream near Nahiku, Maui normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:16508000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
20.80686, -156.11423 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
LMSL
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 0.89 ft 2026-10-21 02:35 Provisional
Flow 13.4 cfs 2026-10-21 02:35 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Hanawi Stream near Nahiku, Maui (usgs:16508000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/hawaii/hanawi-stream-near-nahiku-maui

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer