Authorities issued urgent evacuation orders on Oahu’s North Shore after a potential failure at Wahiawa Dam threatened life-threatening flooding. Residents in Haleiwa and Waialua were told to evacuate immediately as flooding was reported along nearby streams.

Evacuation orders have been issued in parts of Oʻahu as the Wahiawa Dam faces a serious risk of failure amid dangerous flooding.

Hawaiʻi's proposal to acquire the dam, and have taxpayers foot the bill for repairs, let the company off the hook.

HONOLULU -- Muddy floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders Friday for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu as officials warned of the possible failure of a a 120-year-old dam.

Honolulu officials urged residents on Friday afternoon urged residents near the Wahiawa Dam in Honolulu to evacuate the area immediately after a massive dam failure caused "potential life-threatening flooding of downstream areas.

Controlled-water spillage from Wahiawa Dam was captured by a Honolulu Fire Department drone. A rather rapid rise in water levels at the dam began around 11:30 p.m. Thursday from a level of about 79 feet. At 5:35 a.m., DEM issued an evacuation order for ...