Hawaii Recovery Efforts Underway After Historic Storms
The storms dumped more than 20 inches of rain in some areas over 48 hours, causing widespread flash flooding, landslides, and bridge washouts on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai.
Tommy Flynn
Recovery operations are ramping up across Hawaii following severe storms and historic flooding in mid-March 2026.
State and federal teams have established multiple disaster recovery centers, with FEMA and the Small Business Administration accepting applications for aid. The National Guard is assisting with debris removal, road clearing, and supply distribution. Power restoration continues, though full recovery is expected to take months.
The storms dumped more than 20 inches of rain in some areas over 48 hours, causing widespread flash flooding, landslides, and bridge washouts on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai. Damage estimates exceed $1 billion, marking the worst flooding in 20 years. No fatalities occurred, but hundreds were evacuated and several people were injured.
Governor Josh Green declared a state of emergency, and federal disaster assistance was quickly approved. Officials continue assessing agricultural and infrastructure losses as cleanup progresses.