Hawaii urges residents to ‘leave now’ amid worst flooding in over 20 years

The Guardian - World News EnvironmentalNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 22, 2026 at 12:48 AM

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Hawaii is experiencing its worst flooding in over 20 years, prompting officials to urge residents in hard-hit areas, particularly on Oahu's North Shore and parts of Maui, to evacuate. Heavy rains on already saturated soil have caused widespread flooding, damaging homes, roads, and other infrastructure. Approximately 5,500 people were under evacuation orders due to rising floodwaters and concerns about a dam's potential failure. Governor Josh Green estimates the storm damage could exceed $1 billion and has requested federal assistance. The flooding, which officials attribute to intense rainfall on saturated land, is considered the state's most severe since 2004.

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Parts of Oahu received 8 to 12in (20 to 30cm) of rain.

statistic — National Weather Service100% confidence

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

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Officials urged people in hard-hit areas to “LEAVE NOW”.

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Hawaii endures its worst flooding in more than 20 years.

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The cost of the storm could top $1bn, including damage to airports, schools, roads, homes and a Maui hospital.

prediction — Governor Josh Green80% confidence

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Tina Stall 40% White House 40% Racquel Achiu 40% Waialua ×250% Lahaina 50% National Weather Service 50% Honolulu ×260% Josh Green ×270% Maui ×370% Oahu ×480% Hawaii ×390%

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flooding 100% hawaii 90% evacuation 80% heavy rains 70% oahu 60% damage 60% emergency alert 50% maui 50% saturated soil 40%

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Hawaii

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