Hawaii is currently grappling with severe flooding, the worst the state has seen since 2004, with potential damages exceeding $1 billion. The intense rainfall, reaching rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour, has caused widespread devastation, particularly on Oahu's North Shore. The flooding was triggered by a Kona low system, which brought torrential rains to already saturated soils, resulting in hundreds of damaged homes and the rescue of over 230 people. The Wahiawa dam was at risk of failure, prompting the evacuation of approximately 5,500 individuals.