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weather21 days ago•48 min saved

Kona-low floods Oahu as Wahiawa Dam danger triggers North Shore evacuations

Oahu remains under a flash flood warning with a flash flood emergency on the North Shore as a Kona-low storm system dumps heavy rain statewide. Authorities say Wahiawa Dam is at imminent risk of failure, prompting evacuations downstream in Waialua and Haleiwa and the opening of multiple shelters. The Hawaii National Guard, Coast Guard, and Army personnel are assisting with rescues and evacuations, and power outages have affected thousands in evacuation zones. Forecasters warn more heavy rain is possible, and a statewide flood watch and additional advisories extend through the weekend, with Maui also under flood advisories and Hawaii Island facing a winter-storm watch for the peaks.

via Honolulu Star-Advertiser|

#dam #evacuation #flood

weather21 days ago•1 min saved

Oahu Evacuations as Wahiawa Dam Nears Failure Under Heavy Rain

Heavy overnight rainfall pushed the Wahiawa Reservoir on Oahu to critically high levels, prompting emergency officials to order evacuations near the dam as it neared imminent failure. Floodwaters have cut road access and the National Weather Service warned of widespread flooding, though water levels later receded somewhat and authorities continued monitoring.

via The New York Times|

#evacuations #flood #hawaii

nation21 days ago•5 min saved

Old dam, heavy rains spark mass evacuations in Hawaii

A 120-year-old dam on Oahu is considered at risk of imminent failure as severe rains flood northern areas, prompting evacuation orders for more than 4,000 residents, activation of the Hawaii National Guard, and shelter evacuations, with no deaths reported so far.

via PBS|

#dam #evacuation #flood

state-government1 month ago•29 min saved

Texas Lt. Gov. presses to delay Camp Mystic reopening until flood probe concludes

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urged the Texas Department of State Health Services to withhold Camp Mystic’s summer license renewal until a legislative inquiry into the July 4 Guadalupe River flood deaths is finished, amid a federal lawsuit accusing state officials of failing to enforce evacuation rules; Camp Mystic plans to reopen on a separate Cypress Lake property, prompting criticism from families and lawmakers about safety and regulatory oversight.

via The Texas Tribune|

#camp-mystic #department-of-state-health-services #evacuation-plans

weather1 month ago•6 min saved

SoCal Storm Triggers Flood Alerts as Sierra Snow Looms

A weekend storm drenched Southern California, prompting flood watches, wind advisories, and evacuation warnings in burn-scar areas. Additional rain is expected through Tuesday and Wednesday, with snow forecast for Mammoth and Lake Tahoe and potential minor tornadoes noted though not reported. By week’s end, forecasters expect 2–4 inches of rain in coastal/valley areas and 4–8 inches in the mountains, with warnings of hazardous travel and high surf, while conditions are expected to clear by Friday.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #flood #rain

legal2 months ago•5 min saved

Parents sue Camp Mystic owners after daughter’s disappearance in Texas flood

The parents of Cecilia “Cile” Steward, an 8-year-old who vanished during flash floods at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, are suing the camp’s operators and related Eastland family members for more than $1 million in damages. They allege gross negligence, an inadequate evacuation plan, and ignoring National Weather Service flood warnings as waters rose, leading to Cile’s presumed death and the deaths of others at the all-girls camp; the lawsuit, filed in Travis County, follows earlier suits, and notes Camp Mystic’s reopening plans at a new Cypress Lake location.

via NBC News|

#camp-mystic #flood #lawsuit

environment3 months ago•4 min saved

NASA Satellite Spots Unusual Bloom in Australia's Brown Desert

Following record-breaking floods in 2025, NASA satellites captured a rare and dramatic transformation of Australia's arid Cooper Creek desert into a lush, green landscape, triggering ecological bursts and filling Lake Eyre for the first time in decades, highlighting the natural boom-and-bust cycles of desert ecosystems.

via Indian Defence Review|

#australia #desert-bloom #environment

weather3 months ago•1 min saved

California faces prolonged storms with flooding, mudslides, and rare tornado threats

A rare high-risk flood alert is in effect across California, southern Nevada, and northwest Arizona, with heavy rain expected to cause widespread roadway flooding, mudslides, and potential power outages over several days, especially impacting major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.

via ABC News|

#california #flash-flood #flood

local-news3 months ago•3 min saved

Severe Flooding and Evacuations Across the West Amid Levee Failures and Atmospheric Rivers

Hundreds in south King County, including Auburn and Pacific, evacuated after a flood barrier on the White River failed, causing significant flooding and emergency responses, with residents helping neighbors and authorities setting up aid stations amid ongoing flood risks.

via KUOW|

#evacuation #flood #flood-barrier-failure

weather3 months ago•2 min saved

Seattle Suburbs Under Flash Flood Warning After Levee Breach

A levee breach in Tukwila, Washington, has caused a flash flood warning and evacuation in the Seattle suburbs, impacting over 45,000 residents as water levels rise due to ongoing atmospheric rivers and heavy rain, with emergency responses underway and flood watches in effect for the region.

via ABC News|

#evacuation #flood #levee-breach

world3 months ago•0 min saved

Washington State Orders Evacuations Amid Green River Levee Failure and Flash Floods

Washington state ordered immediate evacuations in three Seattle suburbs after a levee failed due to heavy rains from an atmospheric river, causing widespread flooding, mudslides, and dangerous conditions across the region.

via The Guardian|

#evacuation #flood #levee-breach

weather3 months ago•2 min saved

Washington evacuations as Green River levee breaches trigger flood warnings

A levee breach on the Green River near Seattle has prompted evacuations as heavy rains from an atmospheric river cause flooding and rising river levels, with additional storms expected to prolong the flood threat and cause further damage.

via CNN|

#atmospheric-river #evacuations #flood

local-news3 months ago•1 min saved

US Highway 12 near Naches Closed for Flood Repairs

Floodwaters from the Naches River caused significant damage to Highway 12 in Naches, washing away over 300 feet of pavement and guardrail. Repairs are underway, including building a buttress and rebuilding the embankment, with an expected completion by early January. Drivers are advised to use a detour until then.

via KOMO|

#flood #highway-12 #local-news

local-news5 months ago•11 min saved

Security Guard Rescues Dozens During Flood at Camp Mystic

A security guard at Camp Mystic in Texas heroically saved dozens of children during a deadly flood in July, risking his life as floodwaters surged, while the event remains under investigation by the Texas Legislature amid ongoing grief and unanswered questions.

via The New York Times|

#camp-mystic #disaster #flood

weather5 months ago•1 min saved

Southwest Colorado braces for ongoing flood threat amid record rainfall

Parts of southwest Colorado are facing an increasing flood threat due to record-breaking rainfall, with additional rain forecasted, leading to flood warnings and a flood watch in the region.

via CBS News|

#colorado #emergency #flood