State Leaders, Emergency Officials Provide Update on Response to Kona Low Storm

Oahu takes brunt as statewide storm losses reach $1 billion

Hawaii’s worst storm in 20 years battered Oahu on Friday, with damage projected to exceed $1 billion, as relentless rain triggered widespread flooding, forced mass evacuations, stranded residents, and prompted at least 233 rescues while driving streams and reservoirs — including the aging Wahiawa Dam — to dangerous levels. “This is the largest flood that we’ve had in Hawaii in 20 years,” Gov. Josh Green said early Friday evening at a joint news …

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Now the cleanup begins in earnest after the brunt of the latest Kona-low storm — the second such weather event in a week — walloped Oahu, Maui County and Hawaii island early Friday and again Saturday, followed by the lifting of evacuation notices and the winding down of emergency evacuation centers on Oahu’s North Shore.

Honolulu emergency officials survey North Shore damage

"What we saw today underscores just how devastating this storm has been for our North Shore communities."

State leaders, emergency officials provide update on response to Kona low storm

State leaders and emergency officials hold a briefing to provide updates on storm response efforts.

‘Over $1 billion of damage’: Hawaii governor reveals toll of catastrophic flooding

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green joins CNN’s Fredricka Whitfield to share the extent of catastrophic flooding that is hitting his state.

Hawaiʻi Governor Estimates Storm Damage Has Already Hit $1 Billion State and county officials are urging people to remain vigilant about storm risks as the state faces its second Kona low in a week.

Hawaiʻi Governor Estimates Storm Damage Has Already Hit $1 Billion