Hawaii's Worst Rainstorm in 20 Years Triggers Flash Flood Warnings and Evacuations
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Summary
Hawaii is experiencing its heaviest rainstorm in 20 years, with a 'Kona low' storm system causing severe flooding across multiple islands. Evacuation orders were issued and later lifted for Oahu residents, but flash flood warnings remain in effect through Sunday afternoon for Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island. The storm has saturated already wet soil, threatening dams and infrastructure, with officials urging people in hard-hit areas to evacuate immediately.
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The threat from the 'Kona low' storm was still serious enough that flash floods were possible from Oahu to the Big Island through Sunday afternoon
Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and the Big Island were under a flash flood watch through that time
The Kona Low storm drenched soil already saturated by downpours
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