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Photos: Hurricane Lane shatters Hawaii's tropical rainfall record

By Amanda Schmidt, AccuWeather staff writer

Published Aug 28, 2018 4:18 PM EDT | Updated Jul 1, 2019 5:07 PM EDT

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Tropical Storm Lane released record-breaking rainfall on Hawaii, triggering devastating flooding and debris flows across Hawaii late this past week.

Preliminary rainfall totals of 2-4 feet were reported across the windward side of the Big Island with a few locations recording even higher amounts.

There is an unconfirmed report of 58.80 inches on the Big Island. That would be the second-highest rain total from a tropical cyclone in the United States since 1950. Nederland, Texas, holds the record with the 60.58 inches that fell during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Mountain View received a preliminary total of 52.02 inches. That ranks as the highest rainfall total from a tropical cyclone in Hawaii's recorded history. Hurricane Hiki in August 1950 previously held the record with 52.00 inches.

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Localized downpours are aggravating flooding and resulting in new mudslides and road closures in Hawaii early this week.

There have been local reports of mudslides. The National Weather Service (NWS) continues to issue local flash flood warnings throughout Hawaii into Tuesday evening.

Hawaii County Civil Defense spokeswoman Kelly Wooten said to AP News on Monday that it’s too early to quantify the extent of the damage, but it runs the gamut from flooded homes to washed-out roads.

County Managing Director Wil Okabe estimates about 200 people have reported some kind of damage, according to AP News.

No storm-related deaths have been reported.

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While Lane will be remembered most for flooding rainfall, gusty winds also caused problems.

Lane's winds fanned three fires on the island of Maui on Thursday and Friday.

The second fire caused the most damage, burning approximately 1,500 acres, causing one civilian injury and damaging 21 residential structures and approximately 27 vehicles, according to a Facebook post from the County of Maui.

All three fires are 100 percent contained with crews making continuous checks on conditions, according to the Facebook post.

Over 14,000 customers were left without power on Maui and the Big Island at the height of the storm, mostly from trees falling on power lines. Power has been restored to most residents.

Power crews continued to work on repairing power in Maui on Monday, according to Maui Electric.

Flooding along Route 190 (Mamalahoa) in Waimea #HawaiiIsland at mile marker 7 today (8/27). pic.twitter.com/Vse1UFTU2B

— Hawaii DOT (@DOTHawaii) August 28, 2018

#MauiOutage update: In Haiku, crews are working today on repairing a downed pole and lines in Waikina Loop. Assessments are also being made to restore 4 customers in Puu Way that lost power when a culvert collapsed in the area. https://t.co/sENM5jRTC1 pic.twitter.com/hx5wjwyZ6s

— Hawaiian Electric - Maui County (@MauiElectric) August 28, 2018
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