Full Notification

HNL Alert from the Oahu Department of Emergency Management

Issued: 05:35 AM 03-20-2026  

Incident Type: FLASH FLOODING

Location: Waialua and Haleiwa

Alert Details: TAKE ACTION - EVACUATE NOW

Extremely dangerous flooding and Wahiawa Dam is high.

An Evacuation Order has been issued for the following area(s): Waialua and Haleiwa.

Map: https://p.veoci.com/hnlevac

LEAVE NOW if you are in the evacuation area Flood waters can move swiftly and rise rapidly. Driving into flooded areas is extremely dangerous and may result in injury or death.

Emergency evacuation routes out of Haleiwa and Waialua are: Kaukonahua Road and Leong Bypass.

Assembly areas are available at Waialua High and Intermediate School and Wahiawa District Park. 

Actions to Take   

Take the following protective actions and LEAVE NOW or go to high ground or the highest floor of your home if you are unable to evacuate. 

1. Gather family members. Assist neighbors who need help evacuating if you can do so safely.
2. Bring pets if you can locate and secure them quickly. 
3. Do not delay to pack or prepare your home. Take only essential items you have ready to go NOW. 
4. Alert neighbors who may not have received this message if you are able to do so safely and quickly.

DO NOT walk or drive through moving water or on flooded roadways

Stay out of the area until emergency officials advise it is safe to return.

Call 911 for emergencies only. Do not call 911 for information or non-emergency situations.

Stay Informed

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

This message will be updated in 4 hours or sooner if the situation changes.

Instructions:

Take the following protective actions and LEAVE NOW or go to high ground or the highest floor of your home if you are unable to evacuate. 

1. Gather family members. Assist neighbors who need help evacuating if you can do so safely.
2. Bring pets if you can locate and secure them quickly. 
3. Do not delay to pack or prepare your home. Take only essential items you have ready to go NOW. 
4. Alert neighbors who may not have received this message if you are able to do so safely and quickly.

DO NOT walk or drive through moving water or on flooded roadways

Stay out of the area until emergency officials advise it is safe to return.

Call 911 for emergencies only. Do not call 911 for information or non-emergency situations.

Emergency evacuation routes out of Haleiwa and Waialua are: Kaukonahua Road and Leong Bypass.

Assembly areas are available at Waialua High and Intermediate School and Wahiawa District Park. Details: https://p.veoci.com/hnlshelter