Hawaii is battling dangerous flash floods, destructive winds and torrential rain after Category 1 Hurricane Lala passed south of Big Island, leaving widespread damage and triggering life‑threatening conditions across multiple communities. Please confirm all disaster‑related information with a trusted source.
Tens of thousands of properties have lost power, and officials warn residents to brace for mudslides, fast‑moving floodwaters and further severe weather as the storm continues moving westward. Lala strengthened into a hurricane on Saturday, with peak winds reaching 91mph (147km/h) and rainfall totals expected to hit 35 inches (89cm) in some areas.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green confirmed one person died in a weather‑related car accident on Big Island, where numerous roads have been washed out or blocked by debris
Hawaii Governor Josh Green confirmed one person died in a weather‑related car accident on Big Island, where numerous roads have been washed out or blocked by debris.
By early Sunday, Hawaii County reported flash flooding in two Big Island areas, noting that “several occupied homes may have been swept off their foundations.” Mayor Kimo Alameda said search and rescue teams are working urgently to locate residents whose homes may have been carried away.
“What makes this very challenging is that there’s rushing water, there’s debris, there’s boulders on the road, and it’s dark,” he said, describing the dangerous conditions facing emergency crews.
Videos released by Hawaii’s Department of Transportation show roads transformed into rivers of fast‑moving water, blocked by fallen trees and scattered debris a stark illustration of the storm’s destructive force.
As Hurricane Lala continues westward, authorities are urging residents to stay indoors, avoid flooded areas and monitor official alerts for evacuation orders and safety updates.
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