Hurricane Lala brought historically high rainfall to Maui County in August, with some gauges recording six to ten times their typical monthly totals. County officials estimate Lala caused at least $10–$15 million in damage.
- Hurricane Lala struck August 14–17, driving well-above-average rainfall at nearly every monitoring site across Maui County.
- West Wailuaiki Stream gauge recorded the highest monthly total at 39.76 inches — 233% of the August average.
- Four rain gauges logged their wettest August on record, including sites in Kula, Pukalani, and Lahainaluna.
- Kahului Airport set a new daily rainfall record on August 15 with 0.29 inches, breaking a record that stood since 1993.
- County officials estimate Lala caused at least $10–$15 million in damage across Maui County.
Source: Maui Now
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