Floodwaters lifted homes and cars, causing an estimated $1 billion in damage, and 5,500 people were under evacuation orders as a 120-year-old dam threatened to fail.

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.

Flash flood warnings and watches are in effect for Oahu, Hawaii, as heavy rain and thunderstorms pose flooding risks.

Thousands on Oahu are waking up in the dark due to widespread power outages affecting multiple areas. Stay prepared and follow local updates as crews work to restore power to