Hawaii suffers worst flooding in 20 years, with more rain expected

AP Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-03-21 · 14:41 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Hawaii is experiencing its worst flooding in over two decades due to heavy rains falling on already saturated soil. The flooding, impacting areas like Oahu's North Shore, has led to the evacuation of 5,500 people and concerns about a potential dam failure. Homes and cars have been swept away by floodwaters. Governor Josh Green estimates the storm damage could exceed $1 billion, affecting infrastructure such as airports, schools, roads, homes, and a Maui hospital. Officials warn that more rain is expected, potentially exacerbating the situation.

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Evacuation orders were issued for 5,500 people north of Honolulu.

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Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years.

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More rain was expected during the weekend.

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Authorities cautioned that a 120-year-old dam could fail.

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The cost of the storm could top US$1 billion.

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Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago, officials said on Friday, while warning that more rain was expected during the weekend.Muddy floodwaters smothered vast stretches of Oahu’s North Shore, a community world renowned for its big-wave surfing.Raging waters lifted homes and cars and prompted evacuation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu.Authorities cautioned that a 120-year-old dam could fail.Governor Josh Green said the cost of the storm could top US$1 billion, including damage to airports, schools, roads, people’s homes and a Maui hospital in Kula.An aerial view of homes surrounded by floodwater in Waialua, Hawaii, on Friday. Photo: AP“This is going to have a very serious consequence for us as a state,” Green said at a press conference.

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