Jason Momoa escapes raging Hawaii floods as…
Actor Jason Momoa said he and his household are protected after evacuating elements of Hawaii as a highly effective storm batters the state, unleashing the worst flash floods the island has seen in more than 20 years.
The “Aquaman” star somberly revealed on Instagram that he and his household fled Oahu’s North Shore Friday after shedding energy as catastrophic rain and muddy floodwaters ravaged properties, streets, and autos, forcing mass evacuations close to the Wahiawa Dam.
“We’re safe for now but there’s a lot of people who weren’t, so sending all of our love,” a disheartened Momoa said in a video on his Instagram tales.
The “Aquaman” star somberly revealed on Instagram that he and his household fled Oahu’s North Shore Friday. Instagram/Jason Momoa
“We’re just all… the North Shore is pretty gnarly right now, so just love and hopefully everyone’s safe and getting out. We’ll get together to figure out how we’re going to help everyone. All my love, and stay safe out there.”
The 46-year-old native Hawaiian also shared footage of the extraordinary surf outdoors his father’s home.
The 46-year-old native Hawaiian also shared footage of the extraordinary surf outdoors his father’s home. Instagram/Jason Momoa
In a separate post, Momoa added that he and his rock band, Öof Tatatá, canceled a fundraising gig to guarantee everybody’s security.
“So, unfortunately, we’re gonna cancel and maybe we’ll do something online, just to send out some music to people,” the “Game of Thrones” alum said.
Honolulu officers ordered more than 5,000 residents Friday morning to evacuate areas downstream of the dam – a construction long thought-about susceptible and described by authorities as “at risk of imminent failure.” US Coast Guard/AFP via Getty Images
“That’s where we’re at right now, and just to make sure everybody’s safe, and it’s the most important thing right now.”
Honolulu officers ordered more than 5,000 residents Friday morning to evacuate areas downstream of the dam – a construction long thought-about susceptible and described by authorities as “at risk of imminent failure.”
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for all of Hawaii through Sunday. HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT/AFP via Getty Images
In less than 24 hours, the dam water rose from 79 ft to 84 ft – just six ft below its capability, authorities said.
More than 230 people have been rescued as torrential rains pounded Oahu, inflicting what the governor said might be more than $1 billion in harm. About 10 people have been hospitalized with hypothermia, but no deaths have been reported.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for all of Hawaii through Sunday.
We present you with the trending topics. Get the best latest Entertainment news and content on our web site daily.