Honolulu officials urged residents on Friday afternoon urged residents near the Wahiawa Dam in Honolulu to evacuate the area immediately after a massive dam failure caused "potential life-threatening flooding of downstream areas.

Severe flooding in Hawaii has led to the evacuation of over 5,500 residents as officials warn of potential dam failures. Rescue operations are ongoing amidst worsening weather conditions.

Hawaiʻi's proposal to acquire the dam, and have taxpayers foot the bill for repairs, let the company off the hook.