Hawaii flood crisis: dam at risk as thousands evacuated and more rain looms
TL;DR
Hawaii is experiencing its worst flooding in more than 20 years, with heavy rain threatening the Wahiawa dam and prompting evacuations for about 5,500 people on Oahu’s North Shore; officials warn of possible dam failure as more rain is forecast, and Governor Green says storm costs could exceed $1 billion, with federal aid being pursued.
- Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations as more rain looms NBC News
- Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years BBC
- Statewide flood watch in effect through Sunday afternoon Hawaii Public Radio
- Dams operated as designed, but ‘we’re not out of the woods yet’ Hawaii News Now
- Officials warn 120-year-old Hawaiian dam could fail as thousands told to evacuate flooding PBS
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