US EditionOver 5,500 told to evacuate flooding in Hawaii as officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail
Evacuation orders affected about 5,500 residents after heavy rains saturated the ground and raised reservoir levels near capacity, threatening dam failure with probable loss of life.
- On Friday, Hawaii experienced historic flooding as heavy rains soaked already saturated ground, and officials warned more rain was expected over the weekend.
- Officials said a storm last week saturated soils, amplifying runoff during Kona lows that brought moisture-laden air and intense deluges across the islands.
- Rescue crews airlifted 72 children and adults from Our Lady of Keaʻau spring-break camp, while about 5,500 evacuees faced orders and dozens to hundreds of homes were damaged Friday.
- Authorities cautioned that the 120-year-old Wahiawa dam could fail after levels rose from 79 to 84 feet overnight into Friday, though water later receded, officials warned.
- The dam transfer to the state remains incomplete, a state board will vote next week, and 2023 legislation authorized $5 million to buy and $21 million to repair the spillway.
248 Articles
248 Articles
Hawaiian floods spark major rescue mission of 230 people as fears rise that 120-year-old dam will burst as it hits limit
AT least 230 people have been rescued from Hawaii's worst flooding in over 20 years as fears rise that a 120-year-old dam is nearing its limit and could "imminently fail." Severe rains battered the streets of Honolulu on Friday, triggering an emergency rescue mission to evacuate homes and…
It rained on the US island of Hawaii for several days, and floods occurred in many places. The authorities on the island of Oahu have ordered evacuations. Should the Wahiawa dam break, life-threatening floods were threatened, said a spokesperson. In the region in the north of the island, more than 4000 residents were affected. The north coast is known as a surfer's paradise. The governor of the Pacific archipelago of Hawaii, Josh Green, called o…
Parts of Oahu Evacuated
Emergency officials in Hawaii ordered people near a dam in the northern part of Oahu to evacuate on Friday and warned that it was in danger of failing after heavy rain overnight pushed the reservoir to critically high levels. Water in the Wahiawa Reservoir was just a few feet below the top of the dam early Friday morning, according to Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii. The dam had not failed but was at “imminent risk of failure,” the Oahu Department of …
Over 5000 residents asked to evacuate; 120 yr old dam at risk of failing: Hawaii experiences worst flooding in 20 yrs
Hawaii experienced severe flooding, its worst in over two decades, due to intense rainfall on already saturated ground. Evacuations were ordered for 5,500 residents as powerful currents damaged homes and vehicles. Officials warned of a dam failure risk and estimated damages could exceed $1 billion.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
