Thousands ordered to evacuate as Oahu floods put dam at imminent risk of failure
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After two storms struck Hawaii over the past week, causing flooding, officials warned that a large dam on the island of Oahu is at risk of failure.
After two powerful storms struck Hawaii over the past week, officials are warning that one of the largest dams on the island of Oahu is at risk of imminent failure.
Water was flowing over the top of the Wahiawa dam on Thursday morning local time. Officials issued evacuation notices for two towns, Waialua and Haleiwa, which were already dealing with local flooding but could get inundated if the dam fails.
“We’ve got a little over 4,000 people directly within the dam evacuation area,” said Molly Pierce, a spokesperson for the Oahu Department of Emergency Management.
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green urged residents to follow the guidance from emergency officials.
“If you are in these areas, please evacuate now,” he said in a statement.
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