Hawaii slowly begins cleanup process after Lala slams state

Heavy rainfall and flooding left behind a muddy mess across Hawaii on Monday as Tropical Storm Lala moved westward. The storm had weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm by Sunday after making its way through the islands, but it was still projected to become a hurricane again at sea. No coastal watches or warnings were in effect for Hawaii, but surf and rip current conditions remained dangerous.

Laupahoehoe, on the Big Island's northeast coast, experienced the heaviest rainfall, with 43.54 inches (1.1 meters) recorded. Winds atop Mauna Kea volcano reached 140 mph (225 kph), while lower elevations saw tropical storm force winds ranging from 30 to 40 mph (48 to 64 kph) with gusts up to 60 mph (97 kph). The storm caused significant flooding that washed away around 100 homes on the Big Island, though no fatalities were reported.