Hawaii Assesses Damage from Worst Flooding in Over 20 Years

Heavy rains continue to cause severe flooding across Hawaii, particularly on Oahu and Maui, leading to urgent calls for evacuation and threatening a dam, with authorities now assessing damage from what is described as the worst flooding in more than 20 years.

22 Mar, 13:01 — 23 Mar, 14:03

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Why this matters

Hawaii's worst flooding in over two decades has led to widespread damage and evacuations, disrupting daily life and posing significant safety risks. The event highlights the vulnerability of island communities to extreme weather and the potential need for robust infrastructure and emergency response systems.

Key entitiesHawaii Officials Jason Momoa Oahu Maui

The Story

What 12 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Hawaii is experiencing its worst flooding in over 20 years
Heavy rains have caused significant damage, including lifted houses and cars
Evacuations have been ordered in heavily affected areas, particularly on Oahu and Maui

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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Hawaii is experiencing its worst flooding in over 20 years.

agreed·The Guardiancdm-men1-serbiadanasglobe-and-mail

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Jason Momoa was evacuated from Oahu's North Shore.

agreed·index-hrFox Newsbalkan-webtmz

More than 5,500 residents were ordered to evacuate due to a threatened dam on Oahu.

unverified·zerohedgewsj

Rains lifted houses and cars and swept through grocery stores.

unverified·The Guardian

Where they diverge

Primary focus of the coverage

The GuardianYahoocdm-men1-serbiadanas+2 moreglobe-and-mailwsj

Focus on the general impact of the flooding, damage assessment, and official evacuation orders

index-hrFox Newsbalkan-webtmz

Focus on actor Jason Momoa's personal experience, evacuation, and community aid efforts

Specific cause for evacuation orders

cdm-men1-serbiadanasThe Guardian

Coverage gaps

The specific number of residents ordered to evacuate due to a dam threat

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MissingThe Guardianindex-hrFox News+7

Jason Momoa distributing over 200 food plates to locals

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Geographic diversity— 7 regions30/34

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The Guardianleftcenter-leftanalyticalMostly FactualFocus on broad impact, damage, and official response

index-hrcenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—Focus on celebrity involvement and community aid

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely balanced, with some outlets focusing on the human interest aspect of a celebrity's experience, while others maintain a more traditional news focus on damage and official responses.

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The GuardianMostly Factual49d ago

Hawaii assesses damage left by worst flooding in more than 20 years

People evacuated on Oahu and Maui as rains lifted houses and cars, swept through grocery stores and left a layer of mud in streets Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Hawaii is coming to grips with the extensive damage left by the worst flooding the islands have seen in more than 20 years. Over the weekend, heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago, forcing thousands on the North Shore of Oahu to evacuate...

By Guardian staff and agency

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Fox NewsMixed50d ago

Jason Momoa flees Hawaiian home amid dangerous flooding

Jason Momoa evacuated O'ahu's North Shore amid historic Hawaii flooding, then distributed 200+ food plates to locals with girlfriend Adria Arjona.

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globe-and-mailHigh50d ago

Thousands evacuated in Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years - The Globe and Mail

Thousands evacuated in Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years The Globe and Mail

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YahooMostly Factual50d ago

Floodwaters inundate parts of Hawaii

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tmzMixed50d ago

Jason Momoa Caught In Massive Storm in Hawaii, Posts Emotional Video

Jason Momoa got caught in the middle of a massive storm that hit Hawaii, forcing him and his loved ones to deal with a potentially life-threatening ordeal. The "Aquaman" actor posted an Instagram video describing the nightmare unfolding on the…

By TMZ Staff

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zerohedgeLow50d ago

More Than 5,500 Residents Ordered To Evacuate In Hawaii Over Dodgy Dam

More Than 5,500 Residents Ordered To Evacuate In Hawaii Over Dodgy Dam Authored by T.J. Muscaro via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), More than 5,500 people on Hawaii’s most populous island have been ordered to evacuate on March 20 as weather conditions continue to worsen and threaten the integrity of a 120-year-old dam. Map of the evacuation zone in response to the risk of a dam failure amid torrential rains on Oahu, Hawaii, on March 20, 2026. Screenshot/Hawaii Emergency Managem...

By Tyler Durden

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Coverage Timeline

First report: wsj · 21 Mar, 21:44|Full coverage: 12 · 1d 16h|Window: 1d 16h

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wsj21 Mar, 21:44First to report

Heavy Rains Flood Hawaii’s Oahu, Threatening Dam - WSJ

15h later

tmz22 Mar, 13:01

Jason Momoa Caught In Massive Storm in Hawaii, Posts Emotional Video

zerohedge22 Mar, 13:20

More Than 5,500 Residents Ordered To Evacuate In Hawaii Over Dodgy Dam

globe-and-mail22 Mar, 14:02

Thousands evacuated in Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years - The Globe and Mail

1h later

danas22 Mar, 15:18

Na Havajima najgore poplave u poslednjih 20 godina

n1-serbia22 Mar, 15:22

Na Havajima najgore poplave u poslednjih 20 godina, vlasti pozvale na evakuaciju

cdm-me22 Mar, 15:52

Na Havajima najgore poplave u posljednjih 20 godina

balkan-web22 Mar, 15:56

Aktori i njohur Jason Momoa rrëfen dramën pas përmbytjeve në Hawaii: Ka shumë banorë në rrezik!

1h later

Yahoo22 Mar, 17:19

Floodwaters inundate parts of Hawaii

10h later

Fox News23 Mar, 03:03

Jason Momoa flees Hawaiian home amid dangerous flooding

9h later

index-hr23 Mar, 12:14

Jason Momoa pomagao u poplavama na Havajima pa i sam morao biti evakuiran

2h later

The Guardian23 Mar, 14:03Latest update

Hawaii assesses damage left by worst flooding in more than 20 years

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from general reports of severe flooding and evacuations to include a significant focus on actor Jason Momoa's personal experience and community involvement, particularly in celebrity-focused outlets.

Initial Flooding and EvacuationsMarch 21 evening - March 22 morning

Heavy rains began causing widespread flooding, leading to initial evacuation calls and reports of significant damage.

Celebrity Involvement EmergesMarch 22 morning - March 22 afternoon

Reports begin to surface about actor Jason Momoa's personal experience with the flooding and his efforts to assist the community.

Damage Assessment and Ongoing ImpactMarch 22 afternoon - March 23 afternoon

Outlets continue to assess the extent of the damage, with some focusing on the broader impact and others on specific threats like dams.

Hawaii Assesses Damage from Worst Flooding in Over 20 Years

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

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Sources

Hawaii assesses damage left by worst flooding in more than 20 years

Jason Momoa flees Hawaiian home amid dangerous flooding

Thousands evacuated in Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years - The Globe and Mail

Floodwaters inundate parts of Hawaii

Jason Momoa Caught In Massive Storm in Hawaii, Posts Emotional Video

More Than 5,500 Residents Ordered To Evacuate In Hawaii Over Dodgy Dam

Coverage Timeline

Heavy Rains Flood Hawaii’s Oahu, Threatening Dam - WSJ

Jason Momoa Caught In Massive Storm in Hawaii, Posts Emotional Video

More Than 5,500 Residents Ordered To Evacuate In Hawaii Over Dodgy Dam

Thousands evacuated in Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years - The Globe and Mail

Na Havajima najgore poplave u poslednjih 20 godina

Na Havajima najgore poplave u poslednjih 20 godina, vlasti pozvale na evakuaciju

Na Havajima najgore poplave u posljednjih 20 godina

Aktori i njohur Jason Momoa rrëfen dramën pas përmbytjeve në Hawaii: Ka shumë banorë në rrezik!

Floodwaters inundate parts of Hawaii

Jason Momoa flees Hawaiian home amid dangerous flooding

Jason Momoa pomagao u poplavama na Havajima pa i sam morao biti evakuiran

Hawaii assesses damage left by worst flooding in more than 20 years

Story evolution

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Why this matters

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The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

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