“Everything is soaked”: Hawai’i residents return to flood-ravaged homes
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By Ck Smith
Published on March 22, 2026.
As the floodwaters recede on O'ahu, residents are returning home to assess the damage caused by the storm, which has left hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to homes, roads, and critical infrastructure. Officials have lifted evacuation orders across parts of the North Shore after concerns over the aging Wahiawa Dam eased and water levels dropped. The flooding is described as the worst in over two decades and has caused over $1 billion in damage. Over 230 people were rescued from dangerous conditions during the crisis, including seven people and a dog trapped by rising waters. However, authorities warn that the same storm system is now threatening other islands, with flash flood alerts and evacuation warnings issued for parts of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.
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