"The powerful March storms that drenched Hawaii produced more than 2 trillion gallons of rain and pushed precipitation levels to as much as 3,000% above normal in a 14-day period for this time of year."
"The first storm system started on March 10, with hurricane wind speeds up to 135.4 mph on the island of Hawaii, bringing the most rainfall to Maui, with up to 62 inches."
"Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said the storms' damage could cost more than $1 billion and it was the most severe flooding the state has seen since 2004."
March storms in Hawaii resulted in over 2 trillion gallons of rain, with precipitation levels reaching 3,000% above normal. The first storm, from March 10 to 16, brought hurricane winds and up to 62 inches of rain, primarily affecting Maui. The second storm, from March 19 to 23, caused devastating flooding across several islands, including Molokai and Oahu. Flash floods led to rescues and significant damage, with over 100,000 residents losing power. Hawaii's governor estimated the damage could exceed $1 billion, marking the worst flooding since 2004.
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