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News|WeatherFlash flooding swamps Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 peopleOahu’s emergency office has ordered residents in the Waialua area to ‘leave now’ amid risk of road failures.

## Weather Update: Flooding in Oahu, Hawaii

CBy Chloe SimmonsMar 21, 20261 min read

Weather Update: Flooding in Oahu, Hawaii

Severe flooding has necessitated widespread evacuations on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii, marking the most significant flooding event in the state in two decades.

The Oahu Department of Emergency Management issued evacuation orders early Saturday morning for approximately 5,500 residents in the Waialua area, emphasizing the potential failure of the last accessible road if heavy rainfall persists. Reports confirm no fatalities; however, 200 individuals have been rescued, and ten have been hospitalized due to hypothermia. Additionally, a youth camp operated by Our Lady of Kea’au was evacuated, with 72 individuals airlifted as a precautionary measure.

The Wahiawa dam, constructed in 1906 and identified as a high hazard potential structure, poses significant risk. Recent assessments indicate water levels rising to within 1.8 meters (6 feet) of its maximum capacity. The dam has been under scrutiny following a $20,000 fine in April 2021 for maintenance deficiencies. A 2023 state law aimed to transfer ownership to Hawaii, but this process remains incomplete.

Reports confirm no fatalities; however, 200 individuals have been rescued, and ten have been hospitalized due to hypothermia.
Chloe Simmons · Thehackingpost

Further rainfall is anticipated across the Hawaiian islands in the coming days, with projections of an additional 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) on Oahu. The flood damage, already substantial, is yet to be fully evaluated. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi noted the impact on hundreds of homes and described the situation as catastrophic.

Floodwaters destroy a home and topple trees in Waialua, Hawaii, on March 20 [Mengshin Lin/AP Photo]

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Floodwaters in Haleiwa, Hawaii, submerge homes and roadways on March 20, 2026 [Craig Fujii/Honolulu Civil Beat via AP Photo]

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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