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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.
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.
Severe flash floods on Oahu prompted evacuation warnings after water began spilling over the Wahiawa dam's spillway, with authorities warning the dam could fail. More than 4,000 residents were ordered to move downstream, shelters were evacuated, and the Hawaii National Guard was activated as rains continued and more is forecast.
A flash flood warning is in effect for Oahu after reports of an imminent Wahiawa Dam failure, prompting evacuations downstream toward Haleiwa and Waialua. Residents were urged to move to higher ground, avoid floodwaters and flooded roads, and be prepared for possible extension of the warning if flooding continues.
Oahu’s Waialua and Haleiwa communities were ordered to evacuate due to an imminent risk of Wahiawa Dam failure and dangerous flash flooding, with shelters opened and transportation disrupted as residents move to higher ground.
Hawaii officials warned Wahiawā Dam could fail, risking catastrophic flooding in Waialua and Haleʻiwa, prompting evacuations and shelter use. Water levels trended toward a critical threshold before easing, while the state pursues acquiring the dam and irrigation system from Dole/Sustainable Hawaiʻi—a process slowed amid regulatory delays and funding concerns.