In Hawaii, floodwaters from heavy rainfall flooded streets, pushed homes off their foundations, and submerged vehicles, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu. Officials warned of the possible failure of the 120-year-old Wahiawa dam.
Emergency sirens sounded along Oahu's North Shore, where rising waters damaged homes in a community famous for its surfing. Honolulu officials told residents yesterday to evacuate the area downstream of the Wahiawa dam, citing the risk of its imminent collapse. Ian Scheuring, a spokesperson for Honolulu, said there were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries, but some homes had been swept away.