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Hawaii storms have caused $1B in damage, governor says

7 hours ago
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  • Hawaii storms caused $1bn in damages, with up to 50in of rain in some areas.
  • Over 230 people were rescued, but no fatalities reported.
  • Flooding is the worst since 2004, with major flooding still ongoing.
  • Maui county expects 8-10in of rain in the coming days.
  • Hawaii National Guard is monitoring the Wahiawa dam, which stabilized over the weekend.
  • Residents reported severe flooding, with water entering homes and reaching chest height.
  • Actor Jason Momoa evacuated his home on Oahu's North Shore due to the storm.