Hurricane Lala damage: Hawaii cleanup, Big Island homes
Mark WillardAda Wood
ByMark WillardandAda Wood
22 hours agoUpdated: August 17, 2026, 5:11 pm EDTPublished: August 17, 2026, 2:03 pm EDT

Hurricane Lala has moved on from Hawaii, and now the cleanup begins on the Big Island, where at least 100 homes were damaged or washed away. The storm hit with 90 mph winds, torrential rain, flash flooding, downed trees and roofs blown off, and left hundreds of thousands without power. As of Monday, the entire state is essentially closed while local officials assess the damage and clear roads.

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