Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years

Hawaii remains under a statewide flood watch after a severe storm hit the state and prompted officials to order evacuations, BBC reported. 

The potential for flash floods threaten the island of Oahu and parts of Maui County, Governor Josh Green said on Saturday.

The storm that struck this weekend is the second severe weather event to hit the archipelago in the last week, according to BBC.