Flood in Guam, October 14, 2001

An Inverted Trough and an upper level low was also moved across the region. The upper level low enhanced precipitation across Guam resulting in heavy showers during the day. At the National Weather Service Office in Tiyan the rain started at 1013 and ended by 2336. Between 1000 and 1600 4.81 inches of rain fell at the NWSFO with an additional 0.56 inches falling from 1600 to midnight. The heavy rain caused flooding in parts of the island. In Tumon cars had to drive through nearly a foot of water at the intersection of Pale San Vitores Road near the Hilton Guam Resort. In the area of West Brook, Ungkulu, Lizama and San Antonio streets in Barrigada poor drainage in one area resulted in flood waters reaching to 6 foot depths. 59 people from twelve Barrigada families were evacuated and taken to the mayor's office. Guam Fire Department rescue units had to use personal watercraft to rescue the Pelonio family from the flood waters. Another 49 people were affected by the flooding but were not seeking government assistance. The Government of Guam declared a state of emergency and made $250,000 available to the flood affected area. This money will be used for temporary housing for the victims, repair of storm drains and from clean up of the flooded area. After a thorough assessment it is believed that the total damage coast will be near $420,796.