"Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago, officials said Friday while warning that still more rain was expected during the weekend."
"Gov. Josh Green said the cost of the storm could top $1 billion, including damage to airports, schools, roads, people's homes and a Maui hospital in Kula."
"Crews searched by air and by water for people who had been stranded - efforts that were hampered by people flying personal drones to get images of the flooding, said Ian Scheuring, a spokesperson for Honolulu."
"Green said the flooding was the state's most serious since 2004 floods in Manoa inundated homes and a University."
Hawaii faced severe flooding due to heavy rains, affecting Oahu's North Shore and prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 residents. The flooding, the worst in over two decades, raised concerns about a potential dam failure. Governor Josh Green estimated damages could exceed $1 billion, impacting infrastructure and homes. Most of the state was under flood watches, with specific areas under flash flood warnings. Emergency services rescued stranded individuals, and federal support was assured. Fortunately, no deaths were reported, although some individuals suffered from hypothermia.
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