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Hawaii Flooding Forces Evacuations as Dam Threatens Failure

3/23/2026

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Hawaii faces its worst flooding in over 20 years as heavy rains prompt evacuation orders for 5,500 residents on Oahu's North Shore.
Authorities warned the 120-year-old Wahiawa dam could fail as it nears capacity.
Over 200 people have been rescued, and no deaths have been reported.
Governor Josh Green mobilized the National Guard for emergency assistance.
Experts attribute higher rainfall to human-caused climate change, with more rain expected.

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Story summary

Hawaii faces its worst flooding in over 20 years as heavy rains prompt evacuation orders for 5,500 residents on Oahu's North Shore.
Authorities warned the 120-year-old Wahiawa dam could fail as it nears capacity.
Over 200 people have been rescued, and no deaths have been reported.
Governor Josh Green mobilized the National Guard for emergency assistance.
Experts attribute higher rainfall to human-caused climate change, with more rain expected.