Hawaii in State of Disaster

After days of continuous torrential rains Governor Neil Abercrombie has declared two of the Hawaiian islands to be disaster areas, and more of the islands are likely to join them. The rains have brought flash flooding and at times have been joined by up to golf ball sized hail.

Never in recorded history has it rained so much in so short of a time on the islands. For many residents this is the first time in their lives that they've seen hail.

Since last Saturday, some areas have been receiving an average of three inches an hour. Waste water in certain areas has backed up, causing brown water advisories to be issued for some coastal areas.

More storms are expected to continue the onslaught over this weekend as well. Weather advisories and flash flood warnings are in effect, with continuously lengthening times.