Flooding along Oahu’s North Shore prompts evacuation order to over 4,000 people

Associated Press (AP) EnvironmentalNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHERMarch 20, 2026 at 07:23 PM

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Severe rains caused flooding on Oahu's North Shore on Friday, March 20, 2026, prompting an evacuation order for over 4,000 residents in towns north of Honolulu. Officials issued the "LEAVE NOW" order for Waialua and Haleiwa due to extremely dangerous flooding and concerns about the potential failure of the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam. Emergency sirens sounded as rising waters damaged homes. The evacuation was prompted by heavy rains from a recent storm and forecasts of more rain throughout the weekend. The Hawaii National Guard has been activated to assist with the flooding response.

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Most of the state was under a flood watch, with northern Oahu under a flash flood warning.

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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said the Hawaii National Guard has been activated to respond to the flooding.

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A "LEAVE NOW" evacuation order was issued at 5:35 a.m. Friday for Waialua and Haleiwa.

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Over 4,000 people were told to evacuate due to flooding in Hawaii.

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Officials warned of the possible failure of a 120-year-old dam.

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U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 40% Josh Green 60% Hawaii National Guard 60% Waialua ×270% Haleiwa ×270% North Shore ×270% Honolulu ×380% Oahu ×280% Wahiawa Dam ×280% Hawaii ×690%

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