Flash Flood Warning issued for Wahiawa Dam failure; residents urged to move to higher ground
Published on March 20, 2026.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Oahu, citing local law enforcement reports of a potential failure of Wahiawa Dam. The warning is in effect until 1:15 p.m. HST. It warns of flash flooding along the Kaukonahua Stream and may extend it further if it continues. Residents are urged to evacuate from flood-prone areas downstream of the dam.
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