Update: Potential DAM FAILURE

This is an important message from the City and County of Honolulu. 

Update: HNL Alert from the Oahu Department of Emergency Management

Issued: 10:08 PM 03-13-2026    

Incident Type: DAM FAILURE – WAHIAWA DAM

Location: AREAS DOWNSTREAM of WAHIAWA DAM including PARTS OF HALEIWA AND WAIALUA

Alert Details:

The Evacuation Warning remains in effect due to conditions at WAHIAWA DAM No evacuations are ordered at this time. Water levels are trending down but heavy rain is still in the forecast. Continue to monitor..

Be prepared to leave if conditions change.. WAHIAWA DAM EVACUATION ZONE includes all of Haleiwa between Puuiki St and Kamehameha Hwy. Areas of Waialua between Kukea Circle to Otake Camp.

Actions to Take   

Continue to monitor for updates as weather conditions may change.

If you or your loved ones cannot move quickly and need extra time to evacuate or feel unsafe, consider evacuating.

Shelters are located at Waialua High and Intermediate School, Wahiawa District Park, and Kahuku Elementary School. A full list of locations can be found at p.veoci.com/hnlshelter.

Conditions can change quickly. Leave immediately if you feel unsafe – do not wait for an official alert.

Stay out of the area until further notice.

Call 9 1 1 for emergencies only.

Stay Informed

Emergency officials are monitoring conditions at the dam. This alert will be updated if an evacuation becomes necessary.

Check alert.hnlalert.gov for updates or monitor local radio and TV stations.

This message will be updated if conditions change.

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