Over 5,000 Evacuated As Flooding Worsens Amid Risk of Wahiawa Dam Failure

A statewide flood watch will remain in effect through the weekend.

Governor Josh Green stated the storm could cost $1 billion worth of damage, including that of airports, schools, roadways, homes, and a Maui hospital in Kula.

NBC News reports 5,500 people north of Honolulu were evacuated due to severe flooding that lifted homes and damaged property.

Updated reports state the flash flood warning has been extended until midnight for affected areas.

According to Hawaii News Now, crews rescued 22 people and four animals overnight from floodwaters in Waialua and Wahiawa using high-water vehicles. Additionally, 32 patients and staff were evacuated from Kahi Mohala due to nearby flooding and transported safely without injuries for continued treatment.

One evacuation shelter was flooded and relocated, displacing about 185 people and 50 pets to another facility.

Officials say water is actively flowing over the dam’s spillway as heavy rainfall totals reach up to 16 inches in some areas.

More than 4,000 people are under evacuation orders as severe flooding pushes homes off foundations, submerges vehicles, and leaves some residents stranded. Emergency crews, including lifeguards on jet skis, are searching floodwaters while some areas remain inaccessible.

A flash flood warning in O'ahu has been extended until 4 p.m. HST, per Samdesk. Affected areas include Pearl City, Kailua, and Waipahu.

Potential life-threatening flooding of downstream areas is still a risk. Rain is expected to be light, but intensify over the next few hours.

According to an update from the O'ahu Emergency Management on X (formerly Twitter), the Wahiawa dam has not failed but remains at risk.

Officials say multiple shelters are now open across Oahu for residents and visitors affected by severe weather from the Kona Low storm. A new shelter has also opened, bringing the total to six locations. Open Shelters: • George Fred Wright Wahiawā District Park • Mililani District Park • Leilehua High School • The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii • Nānākuli High and Intermediate School • Kāneʻohe District Park (newly opened) What to Know: Shelters will remain open throughout the storm Pets are allowed but must be in a carrier or on a leash Bring pet food and supplies if possible Bring a Go Bag with essentials, including medications.

According to a post on X from local news reporter Sam Spangler, Governor Josh Green has announced that the military will assist with evacuation efforts in the affected areas.

According to a post on X from Honolulu Police, a dam or levee failure is in progress. Authorities warn of potential life-threatening flooding in downstream areas.

An evacuation order has been issued for people residing for areas downstream of the Wahiawa Dam. People are advised to use Kamehameha Highway Wahiawa-bound as their evacuation route, per the Hawaii EMA.

Residents of Wahiawa have been evacuated due to serious flooding and the failure of the Wahiawa Dam, per local news.

Incident reported at Wahiawa.

A statewide flood watch will remain in effect through the weekend.

Governor Josh Green stated the storm could cost $1 billion worth of damage, including that of airports, schools, roadways, homes, and a Maui hospital in Kula.

NBC News reports 5,500 people north of Honolulu were evacuated due to severe flooding that lifted homes and damaged property.

Updated reports state the flash flood warning has been extended until midnight for affected areas.

According to Hawaii News Now, crews rescued 22 people and four animals overnight from floodwaters in Waialua and Wahiawa using high-water vehicles. Additionally, 32 patients and staff were evacuated from Kahi Mohala due to nearby flooding and transported safely without injuries for continued treatment.

One evacuation shelter was flooded and relocated, displacing about 185 people and 50 pets to another facility.

Officials say water is actively flowing over the dam’s spillway as heavy rainfall totals reach up to 16 inches in some areas.

More than 4,000 people are under evacuation orders as severe flooding pushes homes off foundations, submerges vehicles, and leaves some residents stranded. Emergency crews, including lifeguards on jet skis, are searching floodwaters while some areas remain inaccessible.

A flash flood warning in O'ahu has been extended until 4 p.m. HST, per Samdesk. Affected areas include Pearl City, Kailua, and Waipahu.

Potential life-threatening flooding of downstream areas is still a risk. Rain is expected to be light, but intensify over the next few hours.

According to an update from the O'ahu Emergency Management on X (formerly Twitter), the Wahiawa dam has not failed but remains at risk.

Officials say multiple shelters are now open across Oahu for residents and visitors affected by severe weather from the Kona Low storm. A new shelter has also opened, bringing the total to six locations. Open Shelters: • George Fred Wright Wahiawā District Park • Mililani District Park • Leilehua High School • The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii • Nānākuli High and Intermediate School • Kāneʻohe District Park (newly opened) What to Know: Shelters will remain open throughout the storm Pets are allowed but must be in a carrier or on a leash Bring pet food and supplies if possible Bring a Go Bag with essentials, including medications.

According to a post on X from local news reporter Sam Spangler, Governor Josh Green has announced that the military will assist with evacuation efforts in the affected areas.

According to a post on X from Honolulu Police, a dam or levee failure is in progress. Authorities warn of potential life-threatening flooding in downstream areas.

An evacuation order has been issued for people residing for areas downstream of the Wahiawa Dam. People are advised to use Kamehameha Highway Wahiawa-bound as their evacuation route, per the Hawaii EMA.

Residents of Wahiawa have been evacuated due to serious flooding and the failure of the Wahiawa Dam, per local news.

Incident reported at Wahiawa.

A statewide flood watch will remain in effect through the weekend.

Governor Josh Green stated the storm could cost $1 billion worth of damage, including that of airports, schools, roadways, homes, and a Maui hospital in Kula.

NBC News reports 5,500 people north of Honolulu were evacuated due to severe flooding that lifted homes and damaged property.

Updated reports state the flash flood warning has been extended until midnight for affected areas.

According to Hawaii News Now, crews rescued 22 people and four animals overnight from floodwaters in Waialua and Wahiawa using high-water vehicles. Additionally, 32 patients and staff were evacuated from Kahi Mohala due to nearby flooding and transported safely without injuries for continued treatment.

One evacuation shelter was flooded and relocated, displacing about 185 people and 50 pets to another facility.

Officials say water is actively flowing over the dam’s spillway as heavy rainfall totals reach up to 16 inches in some areas.

More than 4,000 people are under evacuation orders as severe flooding pushes homes off foundations, submerges vehicles, and leaves some residents stranded. Emergency crews, including lifeguards on jet skis, are searching floodwaters while some areas remain inaccessible.

A flash flood warning in O'ahu has been extended until 4 p.m. HST, per Samdesk. Affected areas include Pearl City, Kailua, and Waipahu.

Potential life-threatening flooding of downstream areas is still a risk. Rain is expected to be light, but intensify over the next few hours.

According to an update from the O'ahu Emergency Management on X (formerly Twitter), the Wahiawa dam has not failed but remains at risk.

Officials say multiple shelters are now open across Oahu for residents and visitors affected by severe weather from the Kona Low storm. A new shelter has also opened, bringing the total to six locations. Open Shelters: • George Fred Wright Wahiawā District Park • Mililani District Park • Leilehua High School • The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii • Nānākuli High and Intermediate School • Kāneʻohe District Park (newly opened) What to Know: Shelters will remain open throughout the storm Pets are allowed but must be in a carrier or on a leash Bring pet food and supplies if possible Bring a Go Bag with essentials, including medications.

According to a post on X from local news reporter Sam Spangler, Governor Josh Green has announced that the military will assist with evacuation efforts in the affected areas.

According to a post on X from Honolulu Police, a dam or levee failure is in progress. Authorities warn of potential life-threatening flooding in downstream areas.

An evacuation order has been issued for people residing for areas downstream of the Wahiawa Dam. People are advised to use Kamehameha Highway Wahiawa-bound as their evacuation route, per the Hawaii EMA.

Residents of Wahiawa have been evacuated due to serious flooding and the failure of the Wahiawa Dam, per local news.

Incident reported at Wahiawa.

A statewide flood watch will remain in effect through the weekend.

Governor Josh Green stated the storm could cost $1 billion worth of damage, including that of airports, schools, roadways, homes, and a Maui hospital in Kula.

NBC News reports 5,500 people north of Honolulu were evacuated due to severe flooding that lifted homes and damaged property.

Updated reports state the flash flood warning has been extended until midnight for affected areas.

According to Hawaii News Now, crews rescued 22 people and four animals overnight from floodwaters in Waialua and Wahiawa using high-water vehicles. Additionally, 32 patients and staff were evacuated from Kahi Mohala due to nearby flooding and transported safely without injuries for continued treatment.

One evacuation shelter was flooded and relocated, displacing about 185 people and 50 pets to another facility.

Officials say water is actively flowing over the dam’s spillway as heavy rainfall totals reach up to 16 inches in some areas.

More than 4,000 people are under evacuation orders as severe flooding pushes homes off foundations, submerges vehicles, and leaves some residents stranded. Emergency crews, including lifeguards on jet skis, are searching floodwaters while some areas remain inaccessible.

A flash flood warning in O'ahu has been extended until 4 p.m. HST, per Samdesk. Affected areas include Pearl City, Kailua, and Waipahu.

Potential life-threatening flooding of downstream areas is still a risk. Rain is expected to be light, but intensify over the next few hours.

According to an update from the O'ahu Emergency Management on X (formerly Twitter), the Wahiawa dam has not failed but remains at risk.

Officials say multiple shelters are now open across Oahu for residents and visitors affected by severe weather from the Kona Low storm. A new shelter has also opened, bringing the total to six locations. Open Shelters: • George Fred Wright Wahiawā District Park • Mililani District Park • Leilehua High School • The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii • Nānākuli High and Intermediate School • Kāneʻohe District Park (newly opened) What to Know: Shelters will remain open throughout the storm Pets are allowed but must be in a carrier or on a leash Bring pet food and supplies if possible Bring a Go Bag with essentials, including medications.

According to a post on X from local news reporter Sam Spangler, Governor Josh Green has announced that the military will assist with evacuation efforts in the affected areas.

According to a post on X from Honolulu Police, a dam or levee failure is in progress. Authorities warn of potential life-threatening flooding in downstream areas.

An evacuation order has been issued for people residing for areas downstream of the Wahiawa Dam. People are advised to use Kamehameha Highway Wahiawa-bound as their evacuation route, per the Hawaii EMA.

Residents of Wahiawa have been evacuated due to serious flooding and the failure of the Wahiawa Dam, per local news.

Incident reported at Wahiawa.

A statewide flood watch will remain in effect through the weekend.

Governor Josh Green stated the storm could cost $1 billion worth of damage, including that of airports, schools, roadways, homes, and a Maui hospital in Kula.

NBC News reports 5,500 people north of Honolulu were evacuated due to severe flooding that lifted homes and damaged property.

Updated reports state the flash flood warning has been extended until midnight for affected areas.

According to Hawaii News Now, crews rescued 22 people and four animals overnight from floodwaters in Waialua and Wahiawa using high-water vehicles. Additionally, 32 patients and staff were evacuated from Kahi Mohala due to nearby flooding and transported safely without injuries for continued treatment.

One evacuation shelter was flooded and relocated, displacing about 185 people and 50 pets to another facility.

Officials say water is actively flowing over the dam’s spillway as heavy rainfall totals reach up to 16 inches in some areas.

More than 4,000 people are under evacuation orders as severe flooding pushes homes off foundations, submerges vehicles, and leaves some residents stranded. Emergency crews, including lifeguards on jet skis, are searching floodwaters while some areas remain inaccessible.

A flash flood warning in O'ahu has been extended until 4 p.m. HST, per Samdesk. Affected areas include Pearl City, Kailua, and Waipahu.

Potential life-threatening flooding of downstream areas is still a risk. Rain is expected to be light, but intensify over the next few hours.

According to an update from the O'ahu Emergency Management on X (formerly Twitter), the Wahiawa dam has not failed but remains at risk.

Officials say multiple shelters are now open across Oahu for residents and visitors affected by severe weather from the Kona Low storm. A new shelter has also opened, bringing the total to six locations. Open Shelters: • George Fred Wright Wahiawā District Park • Mililani District Park • Leilehua High School • The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hawaii • Nānākuli High and Intermediate School • Kāneʻohe District Park (newly opened) What to Know: Shelters will remain open throughout the storm Pets are allowed but must be in a carrier or on a leash Bring pet food and supplies if possible Bring a Go Bag with essentials, including medications.

According to a post on X from local news reporter Sam Spangler, Governor Josh Green has announced that the military will assist with evacuation efforts in the affected areas.

According to a post on X from Honolulu Police, a dam or levee failure is in progress. Authorities warn of potential life-threatening flooding in downstream areas.

An evacuation order has been issued for people residing for areas downstream of the Wahiawa Dam. People are advised to use Kamehameha Highway Wahiawa-bound as their evacuation route, per the Hawaii EMA.

Residents of Wahiawa have been evacuated due to serious flooding and the failure of the Wahiawa Dam, per local news.

Incident reported at Wahiawa.