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weather2 days ago•4 min saved

Hawaii Braces for Fresh Downpour as Storms Prompt Flood Risks

Another tropical storm is forecast to drench Hawaii with 3–15 inches of rain through Friday, triggering a statewide flood watch as soils saturated by March’s deluge raise the risk of flooding and landslides; Kauai is expected to take the heaviest hit first, followed by Oahu, Maui and the Big Island, with gusts over 60 mph and moisture lingering into the weekend after March’s record rain caused evacuations and more than a billion dollars in damage.

via The New York Times|

#flooding #hawaii #rainfall

weather2 days ago•173 min saved

Kona storm returns to Hawaii, renewing flood threat across the islands

A potent Kona storm is bringing heavy rain to Hawaii, renewing flood fears two weeks after the state suffered its worst flooding in 20 years. Forecasters expect about 4–8 inches of rain statewide, with heavier bands over 10 inches possible, threatening Oahu, the Big Island, and Kauai. A flood watch remains through Friday, and Honolulu will activate its Emergency Operations Center with first responders deployed to vulnerable areas, as evacuations may become necessary. This marks the third Kona storm to hit Hawaii since mid-March, following March floods that dumped a foot of rain on Oahu and caused hundreds of rescues; some locations recorded up to 25 inches in a 24-hour period.

via CNN|

#emergency-operations #flooding #hawaii

policy12 days ago•7 min saved

Rural towns wait on stalled FEMA grants as flood protections hang in the balance

Duryea, PA, and other rural towns face growing flood risk as climate-driven rainfall increases and levee upgrades wait for federal BRIC funds that were halted by the Trump administration; despite a court order to reinstate BRIC, funding remains uncertain, jeopardizing costly infrastructure projects and residents’ safety.

via NPR|

#bric #duryea #fema

weather17 days ago•71 min saved

Hawaii grapples with fresh floods after unexpected downpour

A sudden downpour across parts of Hawaii triggers renewed flooding, prompting road closures, property damage, and emergency response as communities begin cleanup, with officials warning that more rain could follow.

via AP News|

#downpour #emergency-management #flooding

weather18 days ago•3 min saved

Manoa submerged as flash floods turn streets into rivers

A First Alert Weather Day was issued as several days of heavy rain triggered flash flooding in Manoa, turning streets into rivers and driving Manoa Stream from about 3 to 12 feet. Noelani Elementary and parts of the UH campus were affected, roads were closed and some university housing evacuated or cleaned, with cleanup underway and no injuries reported.

via Hawaii News Now|

#flash-flood #flooding #hawaii

weather18 days ago•3 min saved

Hawaii Hit by Worst Floods in 20 Years, Homes Left in Mud as Recovery Begins

Hawaii endured its worst flooding in two decades as up to four feet of rain drenched O’ahu and Maui, triggering evacuations, rescues, and extensive damage. National Guard crews helped stranded residents while thousands lost power; officials warn damages could top $1 billion, affecting airports, schools, roads, homes and a Maui hospital. Gov. Josh Green says federal aid is on the way as communities begin cleanup, with notable displacement including actor Jason Momoa, underscoring the broad human impact of a disaster revisiting a state already reeling from Maui’s recent wildfires.

via CBS News|

#disaster-relief #flooding #hawaii

local18 days ago•2 min saved

Hawaii faces worst floods in two decades with $1B in damages

Hawaii is assessing the widespread damage from the islands’ worst flooding in more than two decades, with thousands evacuated, about 200 rescues, and at least $1 billion in damages; officials say the immediate dam threat has eased as waters recede, but isolated flooding could continue before drier weather returns midweek.

via The Guardian|

#damages #evacuation #flooding

local19 days ago•6 min saved

Oahu Evacuations as Wahiawa Dam Nears Failure Amid Hawaii Floods

Severe rains pound Hawaii, triggering widespread flooding and prompting evacuation of about 4,000 residents near Oahu's Wahiawa Dam, which authorities say is at imminent risk of failure as floodwaters wash out roads in Waialua and other areas.

via USA Today|

#evacuation #flooding #hawaii

environment20 days ago•1 min saved

Dredge Dilemma: Northwest Floods Highlight Stakeholder Gridlock

Record floods in Washington’s Northwest have displaced about 1,400 Sumas residents, and while dredging the Nooksack River is seen as a quick fix by many locals, conflicts among farmers, tribes, fishermen and governments are slowing or blocking a resolution.

via The New York Times|

#dredging #environment #flooding

us20 days ago•3 min saved

Hawaii on high alert as worst flooding in two decades prompts mass evacuations

A Kona Low storm dumped extreme rainfall across Oahu and Maui, triggering a statewide flood watch and mass evacuations—more than 230 people rescued and thousands displaced—as authorities warn that saturated ground means even less rain could trigger dangerous floods; a dam near Honolulu is at risk of collapse, and damages could exceed $1 billion, marking Hawaii’s worst flood in 20 years.

via BBC|

#dam #evacuations #flooding

usnews20 days ago•3 min saved

Hawaii Battles Worst Flooding in Two Decades, Evacuations Ordered

Hawaii endures its worst flooding in more than 20 years as heavy rains swamp Oahu and Maui, triggering evacuation orders for about 5,500 residents, fears of a Wahiawa dam failure, and widespread damage. Officials warn more rain could worsen conditions, with costs potentially exceeding $1 billion and federal aid expected as the state assesses the damage.

via The Guardian|

#dam-safety #evacuations #flooding

localnews20 days ago•6 min saved

Hawaii flood crisis: dam at risk as thousands evacuated and more rain looms

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.

via NBC News|

#dam #evacuations #flooding

weather20 days ago•3 min saved

Oahu Flood Crisis Triggers 5,500+ Evacuations as Dam Risks Elevate Hazard

Heavy rains on Oahu’s north shore have forced evacuations for about 5,500 residents, with Waialua residents urged to leave due to the risk of road failure. No deaths have been reported yet, but around 200 people have been rescued and 10 hospitalized for hypothermia. A 120-year-old Wahiawa dam is considered at imminent risk of failure, prompting further evacuations and a major mobilization of the Hawaii National Guard and other responders. Gov. Josh Green says damage could exceed $1 billion, and more rain is expected in coming days.

via Al Jazeera|

#dam #evacuations #flooding

weather21 days ago•4 min saved

Hawaii Faces Record Flooding as Aging Wahiawa Dam Looms

Hawaii’s Oahu experienced its worst floods in more than 20 years after Kona-low rains drenched saturated ground, forcing evacuations for about 5,500 people and raising fears the Wahiawa dam could fail. Gov. Josh Green estimated damages could exceed $1 billion, with impacts to airports, roads, schools, homes and a Maui hospital as more rain was forecast. The aging dam, built in 1906 and deemed high-hazard, remains a focal point even as talks to transfer ownership from Dole to the state continue; no deaths were reported, though several people were hospitalized with hypothermia and many structures were damaged.

via CNBC|

#dam-safety #evacuations #flooding

world21 days ago•17 min saved

Hawaii grapples with 20-year flood as more rain forecast

Hawaii endures its worst flooding in two decades as heavy rains inundate areas north of Honolulu, forcing evacuations for thousands and prompting warnings about a vulnerable 120-year-old dam, with more rainfall expected to follow.

via AP News|

#dam #evacuations #flooding