Evacuations ordered; heavy rain triggers flooding, damage across Oahu
Published on March 20, 2026.
The heavy rainfall across Oahu has led to evacuations and significant damage, with the Wahiawa Dam at risk of failure and potentially triggering life-threatening downstream flooding. Hawaiian Electric has shut down power to about 4,100 customers on the North Shore of Oahu. Customers on Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui County should prepare for potential new outages due to saturated grounds and high winds.
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