Hawaii Hit by Worst Flooding in 20 Years, Thousands Evacuated, Dam at Risk

Hawaii continues to experience its worst flooding in over two decades, prompting urgent evacuation orders for thousands on Oahu and Maui, with a 120-year-old dam at 'imminent risk of failure' and damage estimates potentially exceeding $1 billion.

20 Mar, 17:59 — 22 Mar, 11:54

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Why this matters

This story is significant due to the immediate threat to human life and infrastructure posed by the severe flooding and potential dam failure. Hawaii, a popular tourist destination, is experiencing an extreme weather event that could have long-term environmental and economic consequences, highlighting the increasing impact of climate-related disasters.

Key entitiesHawaii Oahu Maui Josh Green Waialua

The Story

What 13 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Hawaii is experiencing its worst flooding in 20 years
Thousands of people have been evacuated on Oahu and Maui
A 120-year-old dam is at risk of failure
More rain is expected in the affected areas

Key claims4 agreed · 2 unverified

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Hawaii is experiencing its worst flooding in 20 years.

agreed·Times of IndiaBBCAPindex-hrThe Guardian

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Thousands of people have been evacuated on Oahu and Maui.

agreed·Times of IndiaBBCAl JazeeraAPindex-hr+4

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A 120-year-old dam is at risk of failure.

agreed·Times of IndiawsjAPindex-hraftonbladet+4

Hawaii Governor Josh Green issued a warning not to take the storm lightly.

unverified·BBC

Oahu's emergency office ordered residents in the Waialua area to 'leave now'.

unverified·Al Jazeera

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More than 230 people have been rescued.

agreed·The GuardianYahoo

Coverage gaps

The specific number of people ordered to evacuate in certain areas, such as Waialua

ReportedAl Jazeera

MissingTimes of IndiaBBCwsj+9

The number of people rescued due to the flash flooding

ReportedThe GuardianYahoo

MissingTimes of IndiaBBCwsj+8

The Story

Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

Excellent (92/100)

13 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 4/5 buckets covered25/33

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Far Left (2)

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Center (3)

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Right (3)

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Geographic diversity— 10 regions34/34

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Political spectrum

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SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

The GuardianleftlefturgentMostly Factualhighlighted rescue efforts and dam fears

aftonbladetcenter-leftcenter-leftalarmist—highlighted danger to tourist area

Al Jazeera

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and focused on reporting the unfolding natural disaster, with most outlets maintaining a neutral and informative tone.

Sources

Showing 7 of 13 sources

APVery High51d ago

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations as more rain looms - AP News

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations as more rain looms AP News

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BBCHigh51d ago

Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years

"Don't take this storm lightly," Hawaii Governor Josh Green warned on Saturday, as more rain is expected on Oahu and Maui.

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The GuardianMostly Factual51d ago

More than 230 people rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and fears dam could fail

Heavy rains have pummeled the Hawaiian island of Oahu and triggered the worst flooding the island has in 20 years Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Towering flash floods and an imminent dam failure in the northern part of Oahu triggered mass rescues and evacuation warnings in Hawaii on Friday, as the state continued contending with a powerful storm this week. The waters came on quickly in the middle of the night, and videos on social media capture...

By Maanvi Singh and agencies

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual51d ago

Flash flooding swamps Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people

Oahu's emergency office has ordered residents in the Waialua area to 'leave now' amid risk of road failures.

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YahooMostly Factual52d ago

230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual50d ago

'Leave now': Hawaii hit by worst flooding in 20 years, thousands evacuated

Hawaii experienced its worst flooding in over two decades as heavy rains saturated the ground, prompting urgent evacuation orders for thousands on Oahu and Maui. A 120-year-old dam was at risk of failure, and damage estimates could exceed $1 billion. Despite some receding waters, officials warn of continued flood risks.

By TOI World Desk

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nz-heraldMostly Factual52d ago

4000 ordered to flee as ageing Oahu dam at 'imminent risk of failure' - NZ Herald

4000 ordered to flee as ageing Oahu dam at 'imminent risk of failure' NZ Herald

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Yahoo · 20 Mar, 17:59|Full coverage: 13 · 1d 18h|Window: 1d 18h

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Yahoo20 Mar, 17:59First to report

230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail

9h later

nz-herald21 Mar, 03:28

4000 ordered to flee as ageing Oahu dam at 'imminent risk of failure' - NZ Herald

2h later

nos21 Mar, 05:37

Overstromingen op Hawaï, duizenden mensen geëvacueerd

The Guardian21 Mar, 05:44

More than 230 people rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and fears dam could fail

1h later

dh-les-sports21 Mar, 06:48

Intempéries à Hawaï: un barrage sur le point de céder, 4.000 personnes à évacuer

yle-uutiset21 Mar, 06:59

Tulvista kärsineelle Havaijille ennustetaan lisää sateita

aftonbladet21 Mar, 07:40

Översvämningar i turistparadiset – damm i farozon

2h later

index-hr21 Mar, 10:06

VIDEO Katastrofalne poplave na Havajima. Prijeti opasnost od rušenja stare brane

5h later

AP21 Mar, 15:30

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations as more rain looms - AP News

3h later

Al Jazeera21 Mar, 18:01

Flash flooding swamps Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people

4h later

wsj21 Mar, 21:44

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

BBC21 Mar, 22:01

Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years

14h later

Times of India22 Mar, 11:54Latest update

'Leave now': Hawaii hit by worst flooding in 20 years, thousands evacuated

Story evolution

The narrative consistently focused on the severity of the flooding and the dam threat, with a slight shift over time to include the scale of evacuations and rescue efforts as the situation developed.

Initial Reports & Dam ThreatMarch 20 evening - March 21 morning

Early reports focused on flash flooding hitting Oahu and the immediate threat to a 120-year-old dam, prompting initial evacuation orders.

Widespread Evacuations & Governor's WarningMarch 21 afternoon

Coverage expanded to include thousands of evacuations across Oahu and Maui, with officials, including Governor Josh Green, issuing urgent warnings.

Continued Risk & Rescue EffortsMarch 21 evening - March 22 morning

Later reports reiterated the ongoing risk of dam failure and the expectation of more rain, while also detailing rescue operations.

Hawaii Hit by Worst Flooding in 20 Years, Thousands Evacuated, Dam at Risk

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims4 agreed · 2 unverified

Coverage gaps

The Story

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Source Diversity

Political spectrum

Sources

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations as more rain looms - AP News

Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years

More than 230 people rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and fears dam could fail

Flash flooding swamps Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people

230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail

'Leave now': Hawaii hit by worst flooding in 20 years, thousands evacuated

4000 ordered to flee as ageing Oahu dam at 'imminent risk of failure' - NZ Herald

Coverage Timeline

230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail

4000 ordered to flee as ageing Oahu dam at 'imminent risk of failure' - NZ Herald

Overstromingen op Hawaï, duizenden mensen geëvacueerd

More than 230 people rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and fears dam could fail

Intempéries à Hawaï: un barrage sur le point de céder, 4.000 personnes à évacuer

Tulvista kärsineelle Havaijille ennustetaan lisää sateita

Översvämningar i turistparadiset – damm i farozon

VIDEO Katastrofalne poplave na Havajima. Prijeti opasnost od rušenja stare brane

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations as more rain looms - AP News

Flash flooding swamps Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people

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

Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years

'Leave now': Hawaii hit by worst flooding in 20 years, thousands evacuated

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What sources agree on

Key claims4 agreed · 2 unverified

Coverage gaps

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