Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the market
Hawaii is experiencing its worst flooding in 20 years, severely impacting local farmers and food supply. Many farmers have lost their crops and are struggling to recover, with damages estimated at nearly $50 million across close to 2,000 farms. Despite the challenges, some farmers remain determined to continue their work and seek assistance to rebuild their livelihoods.
- ▪Hawaii's recent flooding has devastated local farms, with many farmers losing their crops.
- ▪More than 600 of Hawaii's 6,500 farms reported nearly $40 million in damage due to the flooding.
- ▪Farmers are seeking government aid and support to recover from the destruction caused by the storms.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 00:59:49 -0400 |
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the marketHawaii's recent catastrophic flooding has devastated local farms, leaving many farmers strugglingByJENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated PressMay 17, 2026, 12:03 AM1:10Bok Kongphan poses for a photo at his farm, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Waialua, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Mengshin Lin)The Associated PressWAIALUA, Hawaii -- The reddish-brown mud that smothered Bok Kongphan's Hawaii farm has hardened in the tropical sun.
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