"Emergency sirens blared along Oahu's North Shore, where rising waters damaged homes in a community world-renowned for its surfing. Honolulu officials told residents at 5:35 a.m. Friday to leave the area downstream of Wahiawa dam, saying it was 'at risk of imminent failure.'"
"Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said in a social media post that the Hawaii National Guard has been activated to respond to the flooding. 'The storm of course is very severe right now, particularly on the northern part of Oahu,' he said, describing chest-high flood waters."
"Most of the state was under a flood watch, with northern Oahu under a flash flood warning, according to the National Weather Service, which reported 'widespread life-threatening flash flooding' that's 'extremely dangerous' particularly in Haleiwa and Waialua."
Severe rains inundated streets and homes in northern Oahu, leading to evacuation orders for thousands. Officials warned of imminent failure of a 120-year-old dam. Emergency sirens sounded as floodwaters damaged homes in a renowned surfing community. Firefighters searched for stranded individuals, with reports of homes swept away. A weaker storm was forecasted to bring more rain. The Hawaii National Guard was activated to assist. Most of the state was under a flood watch, with northern Oahu facing life-threatening flash flooding.
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