Hawaii Floods: Billion-Dollar Damage, No Lives Lost

0:00It's March 24. Dallas News Today starts now. AI-powered and ready. Hawaii is reeling from the worst flooding in 20 years after massive storms dumped up to four feet of rain on Oahu and Maui last week. Governor Josh Green says this state is just starting recovery with widespread damage to homes, roads, bridges, farms, and even a hospital on Maui. Rescue teams saved more than 200 people from northern areas near Honolulu, while the National Guard waited through waysteep water to help. Stranded drivers and homeowners. Over the weekend, around 2000 residents dealt with power outages as evacuation orders kept folks safe. People like longtime Oahu resident Melanie Lee are heartbroken, returning to find their homes buried in mud after nearly 20 years there, losing, irreplaceable family items. Even actor Jason Momoa, born in Honolulu, had to flee the North Shore with his family when power failed, though he says they're safe now. Officials estimate the total damage

1:03could exceed $1 billion, hitting airports, schools, and communities hard, but no lies were lost. The governor's team got promises of federal aid from the White House to tackle the cleanup. Meanwhile on Maui, this comes just two years after wildfires claimed 102 lives, leaving fresh scars as folks rebuild homes only to face. More floods, a tough double blow that has lawmakers calling an overwhelming for everyone involved. Recovery efforts continue as communities pull together.