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Lala Batters Hawaii
Hurricane Lala passed near the Island of Hawaiʻi in mid-August 2026 as a category 1 storm, bringing extreme rainfall and damaging winds. The storm later weakened to a tropical storm while tracking northwest across the island chain.
Why it matters
Residents face significant infrastructure damage and power outages for over 220,000 customers, along with ongoing hazards from flash flooding and mudflows.
The details
- Laupāhoehoe recorded a peak rainfall total of 43.55 inches by August 17, 2026.
- The summit of Mauna Kea experienced blizzard conditions during the storm's passage.
- Over 220,000 customers statewide lost power as of August 16, 2026.
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