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Neighborhoods flooded after dam overflows on island of Oahu in Hawaii

The governor says about 55,000 people have been told to move to higher ground.

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Hawaii dam at risk of ‘imminent failure'; people swept into water on Oahu

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

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

As Hawaii endures its worst flooding in more than 20 years, officials are urging people in hard-hit areas to “LEAVE NOW.”

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Flooding threatens Oahu SPCA shelter, rescue efforts underway

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Hawaii Flooding Update: Oahu Faces Worst Flooding In 20 Years As Damage Nears $1 Billion

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Thousands ordered to evacuate as dam nears failure on Oahu

"There are too many ways people can get caught."

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Wahiawa Dam in Hawaii faces 'imminent' collapse as homes ordered to evacuate now

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Hundreds rescued and evacuations ordered as catastrophic flash flooding hits Oahu

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