5 p.m. update: Relentless wind, downpours slow restoration work for Hawaiian Electric crews across three counties

5 p.m. update: Relentless wind, downpours slow restoration work for Hawaiian Electric crews across three counties

• Service restored to 186,000 customers today, including majority of east Honolulu
• About 114,000 customers currently without power
• Some customers expected to be out overnight

Release Date: 3/14/2026

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HONOLULU, March 14, 2026 - Hawaiian Electric crews and contractors continue to work as quickly as possible to safely restore power to customers on Oahu, Hawaii Island and in Maui County as the severe storm system continues to come in waves, impacting communities across the state.

Today, service was restored to more than 186,000 customers. About 114,000 customers are without power. Customers in some areas likely will remain without power overnight due to unsafe weather conditions, flooding or accessibility issues that make it unsafe for personnel to begin assessments or complete repairs. Many have also experienced recurring outages due to falling trees and vegetation or other debris hitting power lines.

As of 5 p.m.:

• Oahu: About 70,000 customers, or 23% of total customers, are without power in various locations. Earlier today, a helicopter was used to assess the storm-damaged high-voltage lines that carry power from Leeward Oahu over the Koolau ridgeline to Windward Oahu and east Honolulu. Repairing damage resulting from the storm could take anywhere from hours to days or even longer as crews will need to navigate mountainous terrain.
• Maui County: About 15,700 customers, or 22% of total customers, remain out in various areas, including Upcountry, South, Central and East Maui, as weather intensified again this afternoon. Damage assessments and potential repairs are being stalled due flash flooding, downed trees, and road closures like the one caused by a massive sinkhole in South Maui.
• Hawaii Island: About 28,300 customers, or 31% of total customers, are without power, mostly in Puna, North and South Kona, North Kohala, and South Hilo. The majority of the outages are in the Puna area. Power was restored to about 47,200 customers around the island today.

All customers are urged to stay prepared for potential extended outages through the remainder of the weekend as the storm continues to make its way across the state. See Storm Restoration Process.

The outage numbers above represent a snapshot in time and are subject to change as stated above. Customers can view current outages and report outages on the outage map at hawaiianelectric.com and on the mobile app.