HONOLULU — Tropical Storm Lala moved away from Hawaii after causing major flooding, property damage and widespread power outages across the islands.

The storm had strengthened into a hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it passed near the Big Island. Although Lala did not make a direct landfall, its powerful winds and torrential rainfall caused significant disruption.

More than 180,000 utility customers were without power at one point, while at least 100 homes were reported damaged. Floodwaters also swept away two homes, according to officials cited by Reuters.

Emergency shelters opened as residents dealt with flooding, damaged roads, fallen trees and other infrastructure problems. Around 117 people sought refuge in shelters during the storm.

The extreme rainfall created particularly dangerous conditions on the Big Island, while outages also affected heavily populated areas including Oahu.

Airports have reopened, but travelers have been advised to check with airlines because storm-related disruptions can continue even after the main weather system moves away.

Hawaii now faces the difficult recovery phase, with crews working to restore electricity, clear roads and assess damage left by one of the state's most disruptive recent tropical weather events.