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At least one dead, homes swept away as Tropical Storm Lala floods Hawaii

Hurricane Lala has lashed Hawaii with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flash floods that have swept away about 100 homes and left at least one person dead.

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  1. 42d agoEarlier evidence indicated: Tropical Storm Lala hit Hawaii.
  2. 42d agoEarlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm.
  3. 42d agoEarlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm.
  4. 42d agoEarlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala has caused flash floods in Hawaii.

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  1. ⚠ CorrectionUpdated Aug 20 · 9:26 AM

    Earlier evidence indicated: Tropical Storm Lala hit Hawaii.

    New evidence: Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen as it nears Hawaii.

  2. ⚠ CorrectionUpdated Aug 20 · 9:26 AM

    Earlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm.

    New evidence: Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm.

  3. ⚠ CorrectionUpdated Aug 20 · 9:26 AM

    Earlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm.

    New evidence: Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm.

  4. ⚠ CorrectionUpdated Aug 20 · 9:26 AM

    Earlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala has caused flash floods in Hawaii.

    New evidence: Hurricane Lala has caused flash flooding that swept away homes in Hawaii.

  5. ⚠ CorrectionUpdated Aug 20 · 9:26 AM

    Earlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala has caused flash floods in Hawaii.

    New evidence: Hurricane Lala has caused flash flooding that swept away homes in Hawaii.

  6. ⚠ CorrectionUpdated Aug 20 · 9:26 AM

    Earlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala is lashing Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rain.

    New evidence: Hurricane Lala brought heavy winds and rain to Hawaii.

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Update & correction history

  1. ⚠ CorrectionUpdated Aug 20 · 9:26 AM

    Earlier evidence indicated: Tropical Storm Lala hit Hawaii.

    New evidence: Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen as it nears Hawaii.

  2. ⚠ CorrectionUpdated Aug 20 · 9:26 AM

    Earlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm.

    New evidence: Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm.

  3. ⚠ CorrectionUpdated Aug 20 · 9:26 AM

    Earlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm.

    New evidence: Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm.

  4. ⚠ CorrectionUpdated Aug 20 · 9:26 AM

    Earlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala has caused flash floods in Hawaii.

    New evidence: Hurricane Lala has caused flash flooding that swept away homes in Hawaii.

  5. ⚠ CorrectionUpdated Aug 20 · 9:26 AM

    Earlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala has caused flash floods in Hawaii.

    New evidence: Hurricane Lala has caused flash flooding that swept away homes in Hawaii.

  6. ⚠ CorrectionUpdated Aug 20 · 9:26 AM

    Earlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala is lashing Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rain.

    New evidence: Hurricane Lala brought heavy winds and rain to Hawaii.

  7. ⚠ CorrectionUpdated Aug 20 · 9:26 AM

    Earlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala is lashing Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rain.

    New evidence: Hurricane Lala brought heavy winds and rain to Hawaii.

  8. ⚠ CorrectionUpdated Aug 20 · 9:26 AM

    Earlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala skirted Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall.

    New evidence: Hurricane Lala is approaching Hawaii's Big Island.

  9. ⚠ CorrectionUpdated Aug 20 · 9:26 AM

    Earlier evidence indicated: Hurricane Lala skirted Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall.

    New evidence: Hurricane Lala is approaching Hawaii's Big Island.

  10. Aug 18 · 6:20 AM

    Evidence update

    Public schools and government offices are closed on Tuesday as recovery efforts begin.

  11. Aug 18 · 6:11 AM

    Evidence update

    Cleanup efforts have begun in Hawaii following intense rain and flooding caused by Hurricane Lala.

  12. Aug 17 · 2:30 PM

    Evidence update

    BBC reports approximately 100 homes have been swept away as Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii.

  13. Aug 17 · 9:01 AM

    Evidence update

    BBC reports that about 100 homes have been swept away by floodwaters in Hawaii.

  14. Aug 17 · 3:41 AM

    Evidence update

    Reports confirm approximately 100 homes have been swept away by floodwaters.

  15. Aug 17 · 1:30 AM

    Evidence update

    BBC reports about 100 homes have been swept away as Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii.

  16. Aug 17 · 1:21 AM

    Evidence update

    BBC reports that about 100 homes have been swept away in Hawaii.

  17. Aug 17 · 12:03 AM

    Evidence update

    Hawaii declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Lala hit the state.

  18. Aug 16 · 11:41 PM

    Evidence update

    Major news outlets confirm one fatality and widespread flooding damage as Lala weakens to a tropical storm.

  19. Aug 16 · 11:40 PM

    At least one person has died and multiple homes have been swept away by flash floods in Hawaii.

  20. Aug 16 · 11:40 PM

    Evidence update

    Officials confirm one person has died and homes have been swept away by flash floods in Hawaii.

  21. Aug 16 · 11:01 PM

    Evidence update

    More than 200,000 customers lost power and 100 homes were damaged in Hawaii as Lala weakened to a tropical storm.

  22. Aug 16 · 9:50 PM

    Evidence update

    Hurricane Lala weakens to a tropical storm as flooding persists in Hawaii.

  23. Aug 16 · 8:30 PM

    Evidence update

    BBC World confirms one death and destroyed homes as Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii.

  24. Aug 16 · 4:51 PM

    Evidence update

    Lala has weakened to a tropical storm, though torrential rain and flash flooding continue to affect Hawaii.

  25. Aug 16 · 4:02 PM

    Evidence update

    Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm as flooding persists in Hawaii.

  26. Aug 16 · 3:41 PM

    Evidence update

    Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm, though flooding continues to impact Hawaii.

  27. Aug 16 · 3:21 PM

    Evidence update

    Hurricane Lala has weakened to a tropical storm after causing flash flooding in Hawaii.

  28. Aug 16 · 2:00 PM

    Evidence update

    BBC World reports that Hurricane Lala has triggered flash floods in Hawaii as strong winds and rain continue to lash the islands.

  29. Aug 16 · 1:21 PM

    Evidence update

    Hurricane Lala has triggered flash floods in Hawaii as strong winds and heavy rains continue to affect the state.

  30. Aug 16 · 12:01 PM

    Evidence update

    Hurricane Lala bypassed Hawaii's Big Island without making a direct hit, though it still brought strong winds and rain.

  31. Aug 16 · 11:42 AM

    Evidence update

    BBC reports that Hurricane Lala is actively lashing Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rain.

  32. Aug 16 · 10:21 AM

    Evidence update

    BBC reports Hurricane Lala is lashing Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rain.

  33. Aug 16 · 9:41 AM

    Evidence update

    Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii with strong winds and flash flooding, causing at least one death and sweeping away homes.

  34. Aug 16 · 9:22 AM

    The eye of Hurricane Lala skirted past the Big Island rather than making a direct hit.

  35. Aug 16 · 9:22 AM

    The eye of Hurricane Lala skirted past the Big Island without making direct landfall.

  36. Aug 16 · 9:22 AM

    Evidence update

    Hurricane Lala skirts Hawaii's Big Island, avoiding a direct landfall but bringing heavy rain.

  37. Aug 16 · 9:22 AM

    Evidence update

    Hurricane Lala has begun lashing Hawaii, with at least one storm-related death reported on the Big Island.

  38. Aug 16 · 8:40 AM

    Evidence update

    Hurricane Lala begins lashing Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rain.

  39. Aug 16 · 7:41 AM

    Evidence update

    Hurricane Lala skirted Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall, bringing heavy winds and rain but sparing the state a direct hit.

  40. Aug 16 · 7:08 AM

    Evidence update

    Hurricane Lala skirted Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall, sparing the state a direct hit.

  41. Aug 16 · 7:01 AM

    Evidence update

    Hurricane Lala's outer bands began impacting Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and a recorded wind gust of 140 mph.

  42. Aug 16 · 5:30 AM

    Evidence update

    BBC News reports Hawaii is preparing for its first potential direct hurricane hit in 34 years.

  43. Aug 16 · 4:50 AM

    Evidence update

    Major news outlets confirm Storm Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as Hawaii prepares for a potential direct hit.

  44. Aug 16 · 4:10 AM

    Evidence update

    Major news outlets confirm Storm Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane threatening Hawaii's Big Island.

  45. Aug 16 · 3:10 AM

    Evidence update

    Major news outlets confirm Storm Lala has strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane as Hawaii prepares for a potential direct hit.

  46. Aug 16 · 1:51 AM

    Evidence update

    Major news outlets confirm Hurricane Lala is approaching the Big Island, threatening the first direct hit on Hawaii in 34 years.

  47. Aug 16 · 1:10 AM

    Evidence update

    Major news outlets confirm Hurricane Lala has strengthened to Category 1 and threatens Hawaii's Big Island.

  48. Aug 16 · 12:21 AM

    Evidence update

    Hurricane Lala threatens to make landfall on Hawaii's Big Island as a Category 1 storm.

  49. Aug 16 · 12:01 AM

    Evidence update

    Storm Lala has strengthened into a hurricane as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island, threatening torrential rains.

  50. Aug 15 · 11:51 PM

    Evidence update

    Storm Lala has strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane as Hawaii prepares for a potential direct hit.

  51. Aug 15 · 11:32 PM

    Evidence update

    Major news outlets confirm Storm Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as Hawaii braces for a potential historic direct hit.

  52. Aug 15 · 10:42 PM

    Evidence update

    Major news outlets confirm Hawaii is under a state of emergency as Hurricane Lala threatens a historic direct hit.

  53. Aug 15 · 9:31 PM

    The storm represents a potential first direct hit by a hurricane to Hawaii in 34 years.

  54. Aug 15 · 9:31 PM

    The storm is named Lala and has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane.

  55. Aug 15 · 9:31 PM

    Evidence update

    Storm Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as Hawaii braces for its first potential direct hit in 34 years.

  56. Aug 15 · 9:20 PM

    Evidence update

    Hawaii is bracing for a potential first direct hurricane hit in 34 years.

  57. Aug 15 · 6:00 PM

    Evidence update

    The approaching storm has been identified as Tropical Storm Lala, which is expected to strengthen as it nears Hawaii.

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