Hawaii's Worst Flooding in 20 Years

0:00Hawaii just endured its worst flooding in more than 20 years, with heavy rain slamming the islands and leaving over 2,000 people without. Power on Sunday afternoon. The storms battered already soaked ground from a prior winter downpour, sweeping away homes and cars while racking up an estimated $1 billion in damage. Rescue teams pulled more than 200 folks from rising waters, and officials had ordered evacuations for 5,500 residents. Most of Honolulu, though those alerts were lifted soon after, no deaths were reported, a huge relief amid the chaos. Governor Josh Green warned the total bill could hit $1 billion, hitting everything from airports and schools to roads, homes, and even a hospital or Maui. A boilwater notice stayed active along the North Shore from Mokulea to Turtle Bay, and folks were urged to report their losses to the city. The good news is, the heaviest storms have passed, shifting to scattered showers across Oahu, Maui County, and the Big Island.

1:01Meteorologists expect less than 5 inches of rain on the Big Island, and just 1-2 inches elsewhere, with North East winds helping drier spots. Hold up better. Officials eased worries about the 120-year-old Wahilwa Dam after water levels dropped, but they're keeping a close watch. While isolated flooding risks linger for a day or two, expect more typical March weather by Wednesday as the moisture clears out, thanks to these Kona. Low systems fueled by shifting climate patterns. From your city, powered by AI, this is Durham News Today.