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More than 230 rescued amid Hawaii flooding; officials warn more rain is on the way
Updated on: March 21, 2026 / 8:50 AM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Hundreds of people have been rescued from severe floodwaters in Hawaii.
- The flooding has caused catastrophic damage, estimated at over $1 billion.
- Thousands remain under evacuation orders as more rain is expected.
- An aging dam, built in 1906, is at risk of imminent failure, with residents downstream urged to evacuate.
- Dole Food Company has faced fines for failing to address the dam's safety deficiencies and is in the process of donating it to the state.
- Some neighborhoods on Maui, previously affected by wildfires, are under an evacuation advisory due to retention basins nearing capacity.
- Personal drones are hindering rescue efforts by flying over flooded areas.