Two Homes Reportedly Swept Away as Hurricane Lala Triggers Flash Flood Emergency in Hawaii Island

Lala’s Wrath: Homes Swept Away, Some Power Outages May Last Months

Widespread damage followed the tropical storm, including power outages, road closures and flash floods. Homes were damaged, and trees fell on cars and people.

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Two homes reportedly swept away as Hurricane Lala triggers flash flood emergency in Hawaii Island

Two homes were reportedly swept away after Hurricane Lala brought torrential rain and a flash flood emergency to Hawaii Island’s Kau District.

Two homes swept away in Naalehu from Hurricane Lala's heavy rain

Two homes were swept away due to intense rainfall from Hurricane Lala, according to Big Island law enforcement.

One Dead, Thousands without Power and Homes Swept Away as Hurricane Lala Slams Into Hawaii’s Big Island - Politics, Policy, Political Views

One person is dead and more than 100,000 are without power after Hurricane Lala slammed into Hawaii’s Big Island this weekend. Hurricane Lala’s eyewall skimmed the Big Island on Saturday and weakened into a tropical storm on Sunday. The Category 1 storm packed 75 mile per hour winds and caused severe flooding. Rainbow Falls in Hilo, Hawaii, is roaring as Hurricane Lala brought torrential rain this weekend. pic.twitter.com/lFGGkduy24 — AccuWeathe…