Visuals show the damaging aftermath of severe flooding in Hawaii

Footage and photos capture the aftermath ofcatastrophic floodingin Hawaii, deemed the worst in two decades.

It comes after severe rain and damaging winds that resulted in evacuation orders, more than 200 rescues,power outagesand enough damage that could cost over $1 billion, officials said.

Video shows a Coast Guard officer looking for signs of distress in the murky water in affected neighborhoods. According to HawaiiNewsNow, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi spoke on thewidespread damageto residents' homes.

"Like everybody and anybody, I'm grateful that so far everybody's alive, but I recognize the fact that a lot of homes have been destroyed," Blangiardi said, per the outlet.

"A lot of people's lives are going to be upended from the standpoint of the challenge of what they're going to have to do going forward, and we're just all going to have to dig in," he continued.

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A flooded neighborhood in Waialua on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii is seen during a crew flyover with a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, on March 20, 2026. Officials in Hawaii on March 20 ordered some 4,000 people living near an aging dam on the island of Oahu to evacuate the area immediately, following severe rains that have battered the region. The century-old Wahiawa dam, located in the north of Hawaii's third largest island, which is home to the state capital Honolulu, "is at imminent risk of failure," the local emergency management agency warned.

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A washed out road on Oahu, Hawaii is seen on March 21, 2026 filmed by US Army HH-60 Black Hawk crew from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade. Officials in Hawaii on March 20 ordered some 4,000 people living near an aging dam on the island of Oahu to evacuate the area immediately, following severe rains that have battered the region. The century-old Wahiawa dam, located in the north of Hawaii's third largest island, which is home to the state capital Honolulu,

An aerial view of a washed out road on Oahu, Hawaii is seen on March 21, 2026 filmed by US Army HH-60 Black Hawk crew from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade. Officials in Hawaii on March 20 ordered some 4,000 people living near an aging dam on the island of Oahu to evacuate the area immediately, following severe rains that have battered the region. The century-old Wahiawa dam, located in the north of Hawaii's third largest island, which is home to the state capital Honolulu,

A flooded neighborhood in Waialua on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii is seen during a crew flyover with a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, on March 20, 2026. Officials in Hawaii on March 20 ordered some 4,000 people living near an aging dam on the island of Oahu to evacuate the area immediately, following severe rains that have battered the region. The century-old Wahiawa dam, located in the north of Hawaii's third largest island, which is home to the state capital Honolulu,

The remains of a house pushes against a bridge in Waialua on northern Oahu. Officials in Hawaii on March 20 ordered some 4,000 people living near an aging dam on the island of Oahu to evacuate the area immediately, following severe rains that have battered the region. The century-old Wahiawa dam, located in the north of Hawaii's third largest island, which is home to the state capital Honolulu,

Floodwater surrounds houses in Waialua on northern Oahu. Officials in Hawaii on March 20 ordered some 4,000 people living near an aging dam on the island of Oahu to evacuate the area immediately, following severe rains that have battered the region. The century-old Wahiawa dam, located in the north of Hawaii's third largest island, which is home to the state capital Honolulu,

Residents stand on a tractor as they are evacuated in Waialua on northern Oahu. Officials in Hawaii on March 20 ordered some 4,000 people living near an aging dam on the island of Oahu to evacuate the area immediately, following severe rains that have battered the region. The century-old Wahiawa dam, located in the north of Hawaii's third largest island, which is home to the state capital Honolulu,

People stand with rescue boards in floodwater near a truck as evacuation efforts take place on the island of Oahu. Officials in Hawaii on March 20 ordered some 4,000 people living near an aging dam on the island of Oahu to evacuate the area immediately, following severe rains that have battered the region. The century-old Wahiawa dam, located in the north of Hawaii's third largest island, which is home to the state capital Honolulu,

A person stands on a roof surrounded by floodwater as evacuation efforts take place on the island of Oahu. Officials in Hawaii on March 20 ordered some 4,000 people living near an aging dam on the island of Oahu to evacuate the area immediately, following severe rains that have battered the region. The century-old Wahiawa dam, located in the north of Hawaii's third largest island, which is home to the state capital Honolulu,

Residents are rescued as evacuation efforts take place on the island of Oahu. Officials in Hawaii on March 20 ordered some 4,000 people living near an aging dam on the island of Oahu to evacuate the area immediately, following severe rains that have battered the region. The century-old Wahiawa dam, located in the north of Hawaii's third largest island, which is home to the state capital Honolulu,

A truck on a road near buildings is surrounded by floodwater as evacuation efforts take place on the island of Oahu. Officials in Hawaii on March 20 ordered some 4,000 people living near an aging dam on the island of Oahu to evacuate the area immediately, following severe rains that have battered the region. The century-old Wahiawa dam, located in the north of Hawaii's third largest island, which is home to the state capital Honolulu,

People wearing reflective vests walking in floodwater as evacuation efforts take place on the island of Oahu. Officials in Hawaii on March 20 ordered some 4,000 people living near an aging dam on the island of Oahu to evacuate the area immediately, following severe rains that have battered the region. The century-old Wahiawa dam, located in the north of Hawaii's third largest island, which is home to the state capital Honolulu,

See floodwaters overwhelm communities across Hawaii

A flooded neighborhood in Waialua on the north shore ofOahu, Hawaiiis seen during a crew flyover with a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, on March 20, 2026. Officials in Hawaii on March 20 ordered some 4,000 people living near an aging dam on the island of Oahu to evacuate the area immediately, following severe rains that have battered the region. The century-old Wahiawa dam, located in the north of Hawaii's third largest island, which is home to the state capital Honolulu, "is at imminent risk of failure," the local emergency management agency warned.

Hawaii governor provides residents with an update

A series of low-pressure systems has struck Hawaii in March. They're a winter phenomenon, often calledkona lows or kona storms, for the Hawaiian word "kona" for leeward.

The winter storms typically impact the leeward side of the islands that are usually sheltered from tradewinds and intense rains, according to Steven Businger, a professor in the meteorology department at the University of Hawaii.

In a statement Sunday night, March 22, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said that state operations will resume amid recovery efforts. Public schools will also reopen, except for those damaged.

"Throughout this storm, we saw neighbors helping neighbors, communities stepping up, and our emergency teams working tirelessly to keep everyone safe," Green said.

"I want to thank our essential workers and partners for their incredible dedication — and I am deeply grateful to the people of Hawaiʻi for looking out for one another during this challenging time."