Videos show what Oahu looks like after days of flooding and historic storms - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle
March 23, 2026
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Historic storms and days of flooding caused extensive damage across Oahu, overwhelming infrastructure and triggering widespread disruptions.

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Hawaii residents face recovery efforts for homes and businesses after unprecedented rainfall levels disrupted transportation and utilities.

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Videos document extensive damage across Oahu following days of heavy rainfall and historic storms that battered the Hawaiian island. The footage captures flooded streets, damaged infrastructure, and debris scattered throughout communities affected by the severe weather system. The storms brought unprecedented precipitation levels to the region, overwhelming drainage systems and triggering widespread disruptions to transportation and utilities. Residents face recovery efforts as officials assess the full scope of damage to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. The flooding underscores Hawaii's vulnerability to extreme weather events and climate-related challenges facing island communities in the Pacific.

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