Emergency sirens blared across Oahu’s North Shore as floodwaters inundated streets, displacing thousands of residents north of Honolulu on Friday. Mayor Rick Blangiardi ordered the evacuation of 5,500 people downstream of the Wahiawa dam, which is at risk of failing. Dozens of homes were damaged, and rescue efforts were underway, hampered by personal drones flown over flooded areas.
National Guard and Honolulu Fire Department rescued 72 individuals from a youth camp on high ground. In Maui, officials issued an evacuation advisory for Lahaina neighborhoods, still recovering from the 2023 wildfire. Governor Josh Green warned of a 'touch-and-go' situation as more rain is expected.