Thousands of residents on the Hawaiian island of Oahu remained displaced from their homes following severe rainfall that brought historic flooding to the area. The heavy precipitation, which delivered up to 12 inches of rain in some areas, caused widespread power outages and forced evacuations across the island.

The flooding affected numerous communities on Oahu, with residents unable to return to their homes as authorities continued to assess damage and safety conditions. Power grids were significantly impacted by the severe weather, leaving many areas without electricity.

According to the National Weather Service, all of Hawaii remains under a flood watch through Sunday as the weather system continues to move through the region. The storm system was reported to be tracking south from Oahu toward the island of Maui.

The rainfall amounts and resulting flooding have been described as historic for the area, highlighting the severity of the weather event that has disrupted normal life across the island chain. Emergency services and local authorities continue to monitor conditions and coordinate response efforts.

The flood watch indicates the potential for additional heavy rainfall and flooding risks across the Hawaiian islands as the weather system progresses through the region over the weekend.