Hawaii Flash Flooding Continues, 230 Rescued Amid Dam Failure Warnings

Hawaii is experiencing severe flash flooding, leading to 230 people being rescued and ongoing warnings about a potential 120-year-old dam failure, with more rain anticipated.

20 Mar, 17:59 — 21 Mar, 18:01

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Why this matters

Flash flooding in Hawaii, particularly on Oahu, poses significant immediate danger to residents and infrastructure. The threat of a dam failure could lead to catastrophic consequences, making evacuations and emergency responses critical for public safety.

The Story

What 9 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Hawaii, specifically Oahu, is experiencing severe flash flooding
The flooding is the worst in 20 years
A 120-year-old dam is at risk of failing due to the heavy rains
Evacuations have been ordered for thousands of residents

Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

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The flooding is the worst Hawaii has seen in 20 years.

agreed·APindex-hrThe Guardian

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More than 230 people have been rescued.

agreed·The GuardianYahoo

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The dam at risk is 120 years old.

agreed·index-hrnosYahoo

Oahu's emergency office ordered residents in the Waialua area to 'leave now'.

unverified·Al Jazeera

Where they diverge

Number of people evacuated/at risk of evacuation

Al Jazeera

5,500 people ordered to evacuate in Waialua area

dh-les-sports

4,000 people to evacuate

aftonbladetindex-hrnos

Thousands of people evacuated

Coverage gaps

Specific location of the dam at risk

ReportedAl Jazeera

MissingAPindex-hraftonbladet+5

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Source Diversity

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9 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 4/5 buckets covered25/33

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Geographic diversity— 8 regions34/34

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The GuardianleftlefturgentMostly FactualFocus on rescues and severity of flooding

aftonbladetcenter-leftcenter-lefturgent—Highlights danger to dam and evacuations

Al Jazeera

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and focused on reporting the unfolding natural disaster, with most outlets maintaining a neutral tone and emphasizing public safety.

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APVery High6h ago

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations as more rain looms - AP News

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations as more rain looms AP News

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The GuardianMostly Factual16h ago

More than 230 people rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and fears dam could fail

Heavy rains have pummeled the Hawaiian island of Oahu and triggered the worst flooding the island has in 20 years

By Maanvi Singh and agencies

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

Flash flooding swamps Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people

Oahu's emergency office has ordered residents in the Waialua area to 'leave now' amid risk of road failures.

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YahooMostly Factual1d ago

230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Yahoo · 20 Mar, 17:59|Full coverage: 9 · 1d|Window: 1d

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Yahoo20 Mar, 17:59First to report

230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail

12h later

nos21 Mar, 05:37

Overstromingen op Hawaï, duizenden mensen geëvacueerd

The Guardian21 Mar, 05:44

More than 230 people rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and fears dam could fail

1h later

dh-les-sports21 Mar, 06:48

Intempéries à Hawaï: un barrage sur le point de céder, 4.000 personnes à évacuer

yle-uutiset21 Mar, 06:59

Tulvista kärsineelle Havaijille ennustetaan lisää sateita

aftonbladet21 Mar, 07:40

Översvämningar i turistparadiset – damm i farozon

2h later

index-hr21 Mar, 10:06

VIDEO Katastrofalne poplave na Havajima. Prijeti opasnost od rušenja stare brane

5h later

AP21 Mar, 15:30

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations as more rain looms - AP News

3h later

Al Jazeera21 Mar, 18:01Latest update

Flash flooding swamps Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from initial reports of general flooding and dam threats to more specific details on rescue operations and precise evacuation orders as the situation developed.

Initial Reports of Flooding and Dam ThreatMarch 21 morning (before 08:00Z)

Early reports confirm severe flooding on Oahu, the worst in 20 years, with a 120-year-old dam under threat of failure.

Evacuations and Continued Rain WarningsMarch 21 mid-morning (08:00Z - 12:00Z)

Thousands are evacuated, and authorities warn of more rain, with specific numbers for those at risk of evacuation emerging.

Rescue Operations and Updated Evacuation OrdersMarch 21 afternoon (12:00Z onwards)

Reports confirm over 230 people rescued, and specific evacuation orders are issued for areas like Waialua.

Key entities

OahuHawaiian island most affected by flooding WaialuaArea on Oahu with evacuation orders Hawaii Emergency Management AgencyIssued evacuation orders and warnings

Hawaii Flash Flooding Continues, 230 Rescued Amid Dam Failure Warnings

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What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

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Sources

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations as more rain looms - AP News

More than 230 people rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and fears dam could fail

Flash flooding swamps Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people

230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail

Coverage Timeline

230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail

Overstromingen op Hawaï, duizenden mensen geëvacueerd

More than 230 people rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and fears dam could fail

Intempéries à Hawaï: un barrage sur le point de céder, 4.000 personnes à évacuer

Tulvista kärsineelle Havaijille ennustetaan lisää sateita

Översvämningar i turistparadiset – damm i farozon

VIDEO Katastrofalne poplave na Havajima. Prijeti opasnost od rušenja stare brane

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations as more rain looms - AP News

Flash flooding swamps Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people

Story evolution

Key entities

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Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

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