Evacuation Ordered in Hawaii Due to Severe Flooding and Dam Risk
Evacuation Ordered in Hawaii Due to Severe Flooding and Dam Risk
US · Published Mar 21, 2026
Over 5,500 residents in Hawaii have been ordered to evacuate due to severe flooding in areas north of Honolulu, including Haleiwa and Waialua.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for northern Oahu, and the Hawaii National Guard is involved in rescue operations.
Concerns are mounting over the potential failure of the 120-year-old Wahiawa dam, posing a significant threat to downstream communities.
Severe flooding in Hawaii forces evacuations
Due to severe flooding, evacuation orders have been issued in Hawaii for more than 5,500 people living north of Honolulu, particularly in the Haleiwa and Waialua districts. The heavy rains have caused widespread flooding, damaging homes and washing away cars. Officials are worried about the possible failure of the 120-year-old Wahiawa dam, which poses a serious threat to areas downstream.
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