Oʻahu was under a flash flood warning until at least 2 p.m. Friday as heavy rains from a passing storm caused damage particularly on the North Shore, where people reported homes were wrecked, waters reached chest high and cars were overturned and flooding made some roads unpassable.

Major rains pummeled the area for the second major rain event in a week.

Authorities issued urgent evacuation orders on Oahu’s North Shore after a potential failure at Wahiawa Dam threatened life-threatening flooding. Residents in Haleiwa and Waialua were told to evacuate immediately as flooding was reported along nearby streams.

Thousands on Oahu are waking up in the dark due to widespread power outages affecting multiple areas. Stay prepared and follow local updates as crews work to restore power to

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and potentially damaging winds are expected.

Stunning 360-degree views of various Oahu attractions are available online, thanks to a partnership between Hawaii officials and Google Maps. The ventures mark the first time Google Maps has partnered with a third party to provide imagery. The 360-degree ...