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Urgent Evacuations as Wahiawa Dam Threatens Northern Oahu

3/21/2026

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Urgent evacuation orders are in effect for northern Oahu because Wahiawa dam faces imminent failure.
Emergency sirens sounded Friday as shelters face power outages across the affected area.
The Wahiawa dam is releasing 1,500 gallons per second.
More than 4,000 residents are affected.
Governor Josh Green activated the National Guard.

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Urgent evacuation orders are in effect for northern Oahu because Wahiawa dam faces imminent failure.
Emergency sirens sounded Friday as shelters face power outages across the affected area.
The Wahiawa dam is releasing 1,500 gallons per second.
More than 4,000 residents are affected.
Governor Josh Green activated the National Guard.