Hawaii Flooding Continues on Oahu, Dam Under Threat Amid Heavy Rains

Heavy rains continue to cause severe flooding across Hawaii, particularly on Oahu, leading to urgent calls for evacuation and threatening a dam, marking the worst floods in over two decades as authorities closely monitor the situation.

22 Mar, 13:20 — 22 Mar, 17:19

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Why this matters

Hawaii is prone to natural disasters, and severe flooding can lead to significant infrastructure damage, displacement of residents, and potential threats to life. The threat to a dam adds a critical layer of urgency and danger, highlighting the immediate need for emergency response and evacuation.

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◉OahuIsland experiencing severe flooding ◆Hawaii OfficialsIssued evacuation orders and warnings ⌾Jason MomoaActor who evacuated his home due to flooding

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What sources agree on

Heavy rains have caused significant flooding on Oahu, Hawaii
Officials have called for evacuations in hard-hit areas
The current flooding is considered the worst in Hawaii in over 20 years

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The flooding is the worst in Hawaii in over 20 years.

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

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More than 5,500 residents were ordered to evacuate due to a dam threat.

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Coverage gaps

Aerial video showing the extent of the flooding around Oahu’s North Shore and Waialua

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Actor Jason Momoa's personal account of being forced to evacuate his home due to the storm

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The specific number of residents (over 5,500) ordered to evacuate due to the dam threat

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The GuardianleftlefturgentMostly Factualhighlights severity, uses 'LEAVE NOW' quote

n1-serbiacenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—reports official calls for evacuation

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Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage is largely factual and focused on the disaster, with a slight lean towards emphasizing the severity and human impact, particularly from left-leaning outlets.

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The GuardianMostly Factual5h ago

Aerial video shows extent of Hawaii flooding, worst in more than 20 years – video

Aerial video shows floodwaters around Oahu’s North Shore and Waialua in Hawaii’s worst flood in more than 20 years. Officials urged people in hard-hit areas to ‘LEAVE NOW’ after heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week earlier. Muddy floodwaters smothered streets and farmland. On Maui, authorities upgraded an evacuation advisory to a warning for some parts of Lahaina, which is still reeling from a deadly 2023 wildfire, because of retention basins near...

By Guardian Staff

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globe-and-mailHigh8h ago

Thousands evacuated in Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years - The Globe and Mail

Thousands evacuated in Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years The Globe and Mail

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YahooMostly Factual4h ago

Floodwaters inundate parts of Hawaii

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zerohedgeLow8h ago

More Than 5,500 Residents Ordered To Evacuate In Hawaii Over Dodgy Dam

More Than 5,500 Residents Ordered To Evacuate In Hawaii Over Dodgy Dam Authored by T.J. Muscaro via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), More than 5,500 people on Hawaii’s most populous island have been ordered to evacuate on March 20 as weather conditions continue to worsen and threaten the integrity of a 120-year-old dam. Map of the evacuation zone in response to the risk of a dam failure amid torrential rains on Oahu, Hawaii, on March 20, 2026. Screenshot/Hawaii Emergency Managem...

By Tyler Durden

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Coverage Timeline

First report: wsj · 21 Mar, 21:44|Full coverage: 9 · 20h|Window: 20h

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wsj21 Mar, 21:44First to report

Heavy Rains Flood Hawaii’s Oahu, Threatening Dam - WSJ

16h later

zerohedge22 Mar, 13:20

More Than 5,500 Residents Ordered To Evacuate In Hawaii Over Dodgy Dam

globe-and-mail22 Mar, 14:02

Thousands evacuated in Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years - The Globe and Mail

1h later

danas22 Mar, 15:18

Na Havajima najgore poplave u poslednjih 20 godina

n1-serbia22 Mar, 15:22

Na Havajima najgore poplave u poslednjih 20 godina, vlasti pozvale na evakuaciju

cdm-me22 Mar, 15:52

Na Havajima najgore poplave u posljednjih 20 godina

balkan-web22 Mar, 15:56

Aktori i njohur Jason Momoa rrëfen dramën pas përmbytjeve në Hawaii: Ka shumë banorë në rrezik!

1h later

The Guardian22 Mar, 16:59

Aerial video shows extent of Hawaii flooding, worst in more than 20 years – video

Yahoo22 Mar, 17:19Latest update

Floodwaters inundate parts of Hawaii

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from general reports of heavy rain and dam threats to a broader focus on the severity of the flooding, the scale of evacuations, and personal impacts.

Initial Reports of Heavy Rains and Dam ThreatMar 21 evening - Mar 22 early morning

Early reports from WSJ and ZeroHedge focused on the heavy rains, the threat to a dam, and initial evacuation orders.

Widespread Flooding and Evacuation CallsMar 22 morning

Multiple outlets reported on the widespread flooding, calling it the worst in over 20 years, and emphasized official calls for residents to evacuate.

Visuals and Personal Accounts EmergeMar 22 afternoon

Later coverage included aerial video footage and personal stories, such as actor Jason Momoa's experience, illustrating the human impact of the disaster.

Hawaii Flooding Continues on Oahu, Dam Under Threat Amid Heavy Rains

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Aerial video shows extent of Hawaii flooding, worst in more than 20 years – video

Thousands evacuated in Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years - The Globe and Mail

Floodwaters inundate parts of Hawaii

More Than 5,500 Residents Ordered To Evacuate In Hawaii Over Dodgy Dam

Coverage Timeline

Heavy Rains Flood Hawaii’s Oahu, Threatening Dam - WSJ

More Than 5,500 Residents Ordered To Evacuate In Hawaii Over Dodgy Dam

Thousands evacuated in Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years - The Globe and Mail

Na Havajima najgore poplave u poslednjih 20 godina

Na Havajima najgore poplave u poslednjih 20 godina, vlasti pozvale na evakuaciju

Na Havajima najgore poplave u posljednjih 20 godina

Aktori i njohur Jason Momoa rrëfen dramën pas përmbytjeve në Hawaii: Ka shumë banorë në rrezik!

Aerial video shows extent of Hawaii flooding, worst in more than 20 years – video

Floodwaters inundate parts of Hawaii

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