Hawaii flooding could cost $1 billion

Back-to-back storms have caused Hawaii’s worst flooding in more than 20 years, sweeping homes off foundations, floating cars out of driveways, and leaving floors, walls and countertops covered in thick, reddish volcanic mud. First responders have conducted 233 rescues statewide, but no deaths have been reported. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said the damage to roads, homes, schools, airports and a hospital in Kula on Maui could reach $1 billion. For a biblical perspective on such calamities, read Why ‘Natural’ Disasters?