Evacuation Ordered in Hawaii Due to Flooding and Dam Risk
• Over 5,500 residents in Hawaii north of Honolulu are under evacuation orders due to severe flooding and risks associated with the Wahiawa dam.
• The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for northern Oahu, citing life-threatening conditions in Haleiwa and Waialua.
• The Hawaii National Guard is assisting with evacuations as 'Kona lows,' intensified by climate change, cause widespread flooding and infrastructure concerns.
Evacuation orders issued due to severe flooding
Due to severe flooding and the potential failure of the 120-year-old Wahiawa dam, evacuation orders have been issued in Hawaii for over 5,500 residents north of Honolulu.
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