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Worst Hawaii flooding in 20 years leaves some homes in mud as recovery begins: "We lost everything"

March 23, 2026 / 9:04 PM EDT / CBS News

Worst Hawaii flooding in 20 years leaves some homes in mud as recovery begins: "We lost everything"

TL;DR

  • Hawaii experienced its worst flooding in 20 years due to recent massive storms.
  • O'ahu and Maui were heavily impacted, with evacuations and rescues occurring.
  • Homes were destroyed, turning communities into mud and causing significant sentimental and financial loss.
  • Damage estimates for the storms could exceed $1 billion, affecting infrastructure and private property.
  • Jason Momoa and his family were among those displaced.
  • The flooding adds to the sorrow of communities already rebuilding after recent wildfires.