Jason Momoa evacuated from Oahu's North Shore on Friday as historic flooding struck Hawaii, forcing mass evacuations near the threatened Wahiawa Dam. The Aquaman star, who was born in Honolulu, shared footage of the destruction on Instagram, calling conditions "knarly" while confirming his family's safety during what he described as the island's worst flooding in two decades.
Momoa took to Instagram Stories to document the evacuation, posting video of floodwaters near his father's home and expressing concern for affected communities. "We're safe for now but there's a lot of people who weren't, so sending all of our love," he said in the video message.
The dangerous weather forced the actor to cancel a planned music event scheduled for the weekend. Hawaii Governor Josh Green reported Saturday that no casualties had occurred, while Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi confirmed at Friday's news conference that over 230 people had been rescued from flood zones.
The flooding represents another climate challenge for Hawaii, which continues recovering from the devastating 2023 Lahaina wildfires that killed over 100 people and destroyed much of the historic town. Those fires were classified as the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century and the worst natural disaster in Hawaii's recorded history.
Momoa, whose deep connection to Hawaiian culture has made him a prominent voice for island communities, used the crisis to highlight ongoing social issues. In a subsequent Instagram post, he noted that "the past weeks had been 'heavy' for his home state."
The actor specifically called attention to Hawaii's homeless population, who he said were "hit the hardest" by the flooding. "Seeing families displaced, communities struggling, and our unhoused neighbors hit the hardest," he wrote, before encouraging locals to support each other.
"That's what aloha is," Momoa concluded. "It's showing up for each other when it matters most."
Momoa's response reflects his ongoing advocacy for Hawaiian causes. Following the Lahaina fires, he promoted fundraising efforts for affected families, sharing links to nonprofit Āina Momona, which raised funds to support Maui residents.
"We are devastated and heartbroken for our friends and 'ohana [family] on Maui who have been impacted by the recent wildfires," he wrote at the time, demonstrating the same community-focused messaging he employed during the current flooding crisis.
The North Shore evacuation highlights how even Hawaii's most famous residents aren't immune to the archipelago's increasing climate volatility. Momoa's platform amplifies the experiences of thousands of islanders who lack his resources but face the same environmental threats.
As recovery efforts continue, the actor's documentation of the flooding provides a high-profile window into Hawaii's climate challenges, connecting his global audience to local realities that extend far beyond celebrity headlines.