Over 2,000 individuals were still without electricity Sunday afternoon following Hawaii’s most severe flooding in over two decades, caused by heavy rainfall across the islands.
Torrential rains fell on ground already soaked from a winter storm just a week prior. The resulting floodwaters lifted homes and vehicles, leading to an estimated $1 billion in damages.
The storm triggered evacuation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu – although these were later rescinded – and over 200 individuals were rescued from the surging waters. As of Sunday afternoon, no fatalities have been reported, according to Molly Pierce, spokesperson for Oahu’s Department of Emergency Management…