News Heavy rains lead to crippling floods in Hawaii. Scientists warn of more occurrences due to climate change. March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 Doyle Rice, USA TODAY Comments Off on Heavy rains lead to crippling floods in Hawaii. Scientists warn of more occurrences due to climate change. Days of torrential rain have caused catastrophic flooding across Hawaii, which scientists say are occurring more frequently as the planet warms.