Lala flooding forces Hawaii cleanup around 100 homes

Lala forces Hawaii residents into flood cleanup after damaging homes and public roads nearby

Aug 17, 3:08 PM EDT Cross-checked across 5 sources

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Lala flooding pushed Hawaii into cleanup after bridges were damaged, about 100 homes were swept from foundations, and surf hazards remained.

Frame 1Lala forces Hawaii residents into flood cleanup after damaging homes and public roads nearby.
Frame 2The storm weakened Sunday after grazing the island chain without making landfall.
Frame 3Laupahoehoe recorded 43.54 inches, turning hillsides and roads into mud channels.
Frame 4Floodwater swept Big Island homes from foundations, leaving crews to clear debris.
Frame 5Coastal warnings lifted Monday, but dangerous surf and rip currents still threatened beaches.
Frame 6Forecasters sent Lala west, away from land, with hurricane strength possible Wednesday.

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Published: Aug 17, 3:08 PM EDT
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