Kekaha residents on Kauai assess damage from Lowell

Sep 09, 2026

Kauai's west side is cleaning up after the storm, with homes, farms, and small businesses hit hard and power still out for many.

  • Kekaha and nearby areas saw flooding, washed-out roads, and roofs torn off — damage some residents call the worst they have seen.
  • Local farms took heavy losses, with crops destroyed and a shrimp farm at risk the longer the power stays off.
  • Storm surge pushed water into shops along the coast, leaving several inches of standing water inside.
  • Cell service is back, which is helping residents coordinate while they wait for electricity.

Outlook: Full damage numbers are still being tallied, and recovery on the west side is expected to take weeks.

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