Hawaii storms have caused over $1 billion in damage, according to the state governor Hawaii's recent storms have inflicted more than $1 billion in damages, officials reported, following two consecutive storms that dumped up to 50 inches of rain on parts of the state. Murky floodwaters have submerged sections of Oahu, with officials warning that the flooding is the worst since 2004. Governor Josh Green confirmed that over 230 people were rescued during the crisis, though no fatalities have been officially recorded. Green described the situation as chaotic, noting that entire camps were trapped by rising waters and that the coast guard had to pull people from debris in the ocean. He emphasized the federal government’s support, stating that the White House is in constant communication with his office and that officials in Washington are "very supportive." While some evacuation and flash flood warnings were lifted on Oahu on Sunday, other areas of the state remain under threat. The Hawaii Department of Transportation reported that part of the Kuihelani Highway on Maui was temporarily closed due to fast-moving water but had reopened by Sunday. Rockfalls were also reported on other roadways across the island. Green warned that the full extent of the damage has not yet been assessed and urged residents to remain cautious. "There's still major flooding all over the place, do not drive through deep water," he said. Maui County is anticipating eight to 10 inches of rain in the coming days, and he advised against boating between islands as the storm continues. The Hawaii National Guard is stationed at the 120-year-old Wahiawa dam to monitor water levels after officials feared it could overflow, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. Water levels at the dam stabilized over the weekend.#white_house #hawaii #governor_josh_green #maui #wahiawa
