4 p.m. update | Poipu residents left reeling from Lowell's destruction
Sep 9, 2026
The waves and storm surge devastated coastal areas around Poipu overnight. Conditions worsened with howling winds until the power went out around 9:30 p.m.
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AI GeneratedA severe storm surge and powerful waves have devastated the Poipu area, specifically along Ho'ona Road and Levi Beach. The ocean ripped houses from their foundations, destroyed roads, and flooded hotel lobbies. Residents and workers are left stunned by the magnitude of the destruction as crews begin the difficult process of clearing debris and salvaging what remains.