‘Catastrophic flash flooding’ prompts evacuation to higher ground in Waialua, Haleia
Hawaii News Now • • general
Key Points:
- The city of Honolulu has issued an evacuation order for Waialua and Haleiwa areas due to extremely dangerous flooding and imminent risk of failure at the Wahiawa Dam, threatening life-threatening downstream flooding.
- The evacuation zone covers all of Haleiwa between Puuiki Street and Kamehameha Highway, and parts of Waialua from Kukea Circle to Otake Camp, with heavy traffic expected and a recommendation to carpool.
- Several pet-friendly emergency assembly areas and shelters are available, including Leilehua High, Nanakuli High, Kahuku Elementary, and George Fred Wright Wahiawa District Park; Waialua High is no longer a shelter.
- City parks and recreation facilities are impacted with closures including Hanauma Bay
